Color swatch image showing #EC3B8C with RGB(236,59,140) values

#EC3B8C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EC3B8C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EC3B8C Color Information

#EC3B8C RGB value is (236, 59, 140). The hex color red value is 236, green is 59, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 333°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 75 percent, 41 percent, 7 percent.

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#EC3B8C Color Meaning

Color #EC3B8C embodies assertive charm, creative boldness, and emotional vibrancy. #EC3B8C bright reddish-purple encourages active expression, confidence, and social engagement. Psychologically, color #EC3B8C fosters motivation, dynamic thinking, and expressive communication. Culturally, color #EC3B8C represents elegance, youthfulness, and spirited energy in Western traditions, while Eastern practices associate #EC3B8C with celebration, vitality, and good fortune. Fengshui employs #EC3B8C color to activate areas requiring energy, dynamism, or passion. Spiritually, color #EC3B8C relates to the Heart and Sacral chakras, stimulating love, vitality, and creativity. Its vivid tone makes #EC3B8C a popular choice in contemporary art, digital media, and modern design for vibrant, attention-grabbing visuals.

Color Conversion

Convert #EC3B8C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EC3B8C
RGB
rgb(236, 59, 140)
HSL
hsl(333°, 82%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 75%, 41%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(333°, 75%, 93%)
XYZ
40.8897 22.8542 27.0671
Yxy
22.8542 0.4503 0.2517
Hunter Lab
47.8061 8.5191 -0.3076
CIE-Lab
54.9219 71.7542 -3.4755

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EC3B8C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#EC3B8C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #EC3B8C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#EC3B8C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EC3B8C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#EC3B8C

protanopia

#9f9e78

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EC3B8C;

Text Color

color: #EC3B8C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EC3B8C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EC3B8C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EC3B8C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC3B8C 0%, #9d104f 100%);

#EC3B8C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EC3B8C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.