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#EC581C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EC581C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EC581C Color Information

#EC581C RGB value is (236, 88, 28). The hex color red value is 236, green is 88, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 88 percent, 7percent.

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rgb(236, 88, 28)
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#EC581C Color Meaning

Color #EC581C conveys vitality, warmth, and dynamic intensity. #EC581C vibrant orange red evokes flickering fire and energetic movement, signaling passion and creativity. Consequently, color #EC581C feels bold, lively, and emotionally stimulating. Psychologically, color #EC581C encourages action, motivation, and proactive thinking. #EC581C stimulates attention and energizes decision-making processes. Symbolically, color #EC581C references transformation, courage, and cultural vibrancy. Spiritually, #EC581C embodies personal power, emotional fire, and assertive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #EC581C 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
#EC581C
RGB
rgb(236, 88, 28)
HSL
hsl(17°, 85%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 63%, 88%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 88%, 93%)
XYZ
38.2914 24.8962 3.8859
Yxy
24.8962 0.5709 0.3712
Hunter Lab
49.8961 6.7859 3.4153
CIE-Lab
56.9741 54.7380 59.9699

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue28 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EC581C 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

#EC581C 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 #EC581C 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+)

3.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EC581C 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EC581C;

Text Color

color: #EC581C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EC581C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EC581C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EC581C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC581C 0%, #91310c 100%);

#EC581C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EC581C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.