#EC7C23 Color Meaning and Information

#EC7C23 Color Information

#EC7C23 RGB value is (236, 124, 35). The hex color red value is 236, green is 124, and blue is 35. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 47 percent, 85 percent, 7 percent.

#EC7C23

rgb(236, 124, 35)

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#EC7C23 Color Meaning

Color #EC7C23 signifies vibrant substance, approachable heat, and harvest intensity. #EC7C23 bright, reddish-orange is less pure than a primary orange, suggesting ripe persimmons, autumn pumpkins, and fired clay. Psychologically, color #EC7C23 stimulates appetite, encourages enthusiastic action, and radiates a warmth that feels tangible and accessible. #EC7C23 culturally references fall festivities, construction site safety, and vibrant market stalls. Spiritually, #EC7C23 color represents the fruition of energy, joy made manifest, and creative fire that produces tangible results, embodying a motivating and generously warm energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #EC7C23 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

#EC7C23

RGB

rgb(236, 124, 35)

HSL

hsl(27°, 84%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 47%, 85%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(27°, 85%, 93%)

XYZ

42.1031 32.3695 5.6190

Yxy

32.3695 0.5257 0.4042

Hunter Lab

56.8942 5.9966 4.9682

CIE-Lab

63.6471 37.8428 62.8616

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green124 / 255 (49%)

49%

Blue35 / 255 (14%)

14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta47 / 100 (47%)

47%

Yellow85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EC7C23 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

#EC7C23 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 #EC7C23 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#EC7C23

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.81:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.81:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.81:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EC7C23 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

#EC7C23

protanopia

#bcba39

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EC7C23;

Text Color

color: #EC7C23;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EC7C23;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EC7C2340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EC7C23;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC7C23 0%, #92490d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #EC7C23 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.