Deep Orange (#EC7C26) Color Meaning and Information

Deep Orange (#EC7C26) Color Information

Deep Orange (#EC7C26) RGB value is (236, 124, 38). The hex color red value is 236, green is 124, and blue is 38. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 47 percent, 84 percent, 7 percent.

Deep Orange

#EC7C26

rgb(236, 124, 38)

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Deep Orange (#EC7C26) Color Meaning

Deep Orange (#EC7C26) signifies vibrant substance, approachable heat, and harvest intensity. This bright, reddish-orange is less pure than a primary orange, suggesting ripe persimmons, autumn pumpkins, and fired clay. Psychologically, Deep Orange (#EC7C26) stimulates appetite, encourages enthusiastic action, and radiates a warmth that feels tangible and accessible. It culturally references fall festivities, construction site safety, and vibrant market stalls. Spiritually, this 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 Deep Orange (#EC7C26) 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

#EC7C26

RGB

rgb(236, 124, 38)

HSL

hsl(26°, 84%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 47%, 84%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(26°, 84%, 93%)

XYZ

42.1496 32.3881 5.8637

Yxy

32.3881 0.5242 0.4028

Hunter Lab

56.9105 6.0136 4.9320

CIE-Lab

63.6624 37.9173 61.8221

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)

93%

Green124 / 255 (49%)

49%

Blue38 / 255 (15%)

15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta47 / 100 (47%)

47%

Yellow84 / 100 (84%)

84%

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

Deep Orange (#EC7C26) 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

Deep Orange (#EC7C26) 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 Deep Orange (#EC7C26) 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:#EC7C26

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 #EC7C26 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

Deep Orange (#EC7C26)

protanopia

#bcba3b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EC7C26;

Text Color

color: #EC7C26;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EC7C26;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EC7C2640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EC7C26;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC7C26 0%, #95480d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Deep Orange (#EC7C26) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.