#EC5812 Color Information
#EC5812 RGB value is (236, 88, 18). The hex color red value is 236, green is 88, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 63 percent, 92 percent, 7 percent.
#EC5812 Color Meaning
Color #EC5812 bursts with athletic intensity and natural vibrancy. Named after the vivid plumage of the Baltimore oriole, #EC5812 high-chroma orange-red channels biological signaling—how nature uses color to claim space, attract mates, and warn rivals. Color #EC5812 doesn’t blend in; #EC5812 stakes a claim. Color #EC5812 is identity made visible. Biological research shows that birds and humans alike perceive #EC5812 specific wavelength as maximally conspicuous against green foliage—a trait exploited in both wildlife and safety design. In branding, color #EC5812 conveys bold identity, local pride, and unapologetic presence. #EC5812’s rarely used passively; #EC5812’s a declaration. Unlike generic oranges, its red bias adds warmth without sweetness. #EC5812 reads as fiery, not friendly. Sports teams and urban startups leverage color #EC5812 to project tenacity and community spirit—rooted in real places, not abstract ideals. On screens, #EC5812 maintains saturation without bleeding, making #EC5812 ideal for dynamic digital identities. Color #EC5812 doesn’t follow—#EC5812 leads.
Color Conversion
Convert #EC5812 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.
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Color Variations
#EC5812 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
#EC5812 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 #EC5812 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #EC5812 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#EC5812 Color FAQs
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