Color swatch image showing #EC5813 with RGB(236,88,19) values
Color swatch image showing #EC5813 with RGB(236,88,19) values

#EC5813 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EC5813 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EC5813 Color Information

#EC5813 RGB value is (236, 88, 19). The hex color red value is 236, green is 88, and blue is 19. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 92 percent, 7 percent.

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#EC5813 Color Meaning

Color #EC5813 bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #EC5813 high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #EC5813 doesn’t blend in; #EC5813 stakes a claim. Color #EC5813 is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #EC5813 specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #EC5813 conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #EC5813’s rarely used passively; #EC5813’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #EC5813 reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #EC5813 to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #EC5813 maintains saturation without bleeding, making #EC5813 ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #EC5813 doesn’t follow—#EC5813 leads.

Color Conversion

Convert #EC5813 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
#EC5813
RGB
rgb(236, 88, 19)
HSL
hsl(19°, 85%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 92%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 92%, 93%)
XYZ
38.1993 24.8593 3.4011
Yxy
24.8593 0.5748 0.3741
Hunter Lab
49.8591 6.7544 3.4781
CIE-Lab
56.9381 54.5970 62.7685

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue19 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EC5813 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

#EC5813 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 #EC5813 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EC5813 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

#EC5813

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EC5813;

Text Color

color: #EC5813;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EC5813;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EC581340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EC5813;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC5813 0%, #8b340b 100%);

#EC5813 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EC5813 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.