#EC4649 Color Information

Hex color code: #EC4649

#EC4649 is a vivid red color. In RGB it is (236, 70, 73), and in HSL it is (359°, 81%, 60%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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HEX

#EC4649

RGB

236, 70, 73

HSL

359°, 81%, 60%

CMYK

0%, 70%, 69%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EC4649;
background-color: #EC4649;
border-color: #EC4649;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EC4649;
border: 2px solid #EC4649;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EC4649]
text-[#EC4649]
border-[#EC4649]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EC4649]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EC4649, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EC4649; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EC4649; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #EC4649; background-color: #EC464915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EC464920; border-left: 4px solid #EC4649; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #EC4649; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EC4649 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

236, 70, 73

Red: 236 / Green: 70 / Blue: 73

HSL

359°, 81%, 60%

Hue: 359° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

0%, 70%, 69%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 70% / Yellow: 69% / Key: 7%

What color is #EC4649?

#EC4649 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

46ECE9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EC4649 to RGB:

rgb(236, 70, 73)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EC4649 to HSL:

hsl(359, 81%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EC4649 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 70%, 69%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic red tone, #EC4649 has RGB (236, 70, 73) and HSL (359°, 81%, 60%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EC4649 is #46ECE9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EC469C.

Use #EC4649 in CSS: color: #EC4649 or background-color: #EC4649. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EC4649

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.54:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC4649?

#EC4649 is a dynamic red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EC4649?

#EC4649 in RGB is (236, 70, 73) - 236 red, 70 green, and 73 blue.

How to use #EC4649 in CSS?

Use #EC4649 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EC4649?

#46ECE9 (complementary), #EC469C (analogous), and #D01619 (lighter shade) work well with #EC4649.