Color swatch image showing #EC7C33 with RGB(236,124,51) values
Color swatch image showing #EC7C33 with RGB(236,124,51) values

#EC7C33 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EC7C33 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EC7C33 Color Information

#EC7C33 RGB value is (236, 124, 51). The hex color red value is 236, green is 124, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 47 percent, 78 percent, 7 percent.

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#EC7C33 Color Meaning

Color #EC7C33 pulses with kinetic energy, creative combustion, and unfiltered enthusiasm. Color #EC7C33 sits at the intersection of warmth and voltage—brighter than terracotta, deeper than safety orange, #EC7C33 radiates without blinding. Derived from cadmium pigment, #EC7C33 hue carries historical weight in fine art for its permanence and brilliance. In consumer psychology, color #EC7C33 increases impulse engagement: #EC7C33’s common in clearance tags, food branding, and call-to-action buttons because #EC7C33 triggers approach behavior without the tension of red. Unlike synthetic oranges, color #EC7C33 retains an organic undertone—think autumn squash, desert clay, or sunset fire. #EC7C33 naturalism makes #EC7C33 more palatable in premium contexts, from fashion to automotive design. Research on color and appetite confirms that warm, saturated oranges like color #EC7C33 stimulate salivation and perceived flavor intensity. As a result, #EC7C33 dominates fast-casual branding but also appears in wellness spaces to signify vitality, not indulgence. Color #EC7C33 balances excitement with earthiness. Spiritually, color #EC7C33 aligns with the sacral chakra—creativity, movement, and emotional fluidity. #EC7C33 rejects stagnation. In cultural rituals, #EC7C33 marks celebration and transition: harvest festivals, coming-of-age ceremonies, athletic victory. Designers choose color #EC7C33 when the goal is to energize without overwhelming. #EC7C33 invites participation, not just observation. Color #EC7C33 thus functions as chromatic encouragement—bold, but never arrogant.

Color Conversion

Convert #EC7C33 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
#EC7C33
RGB
rgb(236, 124, 51)
HSL
hsl(24°, 83%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 47%, 78%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(24°, 78%, 93%)
XYZ
42.3973 32.4872 7.1680
Yxy
32.4872 0.5167 0.3959
Hunter Lab
56.9975 6.1041 4.7385
CIE-Lab
63.7435 38.3130 56.7324

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green124 / 255 (49%)
49%
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EC7C33 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

#EC7C33 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 #EC7C33 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.

#FFFFFF
#EC7C33

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EC7C33 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

#EC7C33

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EC7C33;

Text Color

color: #EC7C33;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EC7C33;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EC7C3340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EC7C33;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC7C33 0%, #99460e 100%);

#EC7C33 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EC7C33 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.