#EC4F46 Color Information

Hex color code: #EC4F46

The hex color #EC4F46 is a striking red with RGB values of (236, 79, 70) and HSL of (3°, 81%, 60%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameTomato

HEX

#EC4F46

RGB

236, 79, 70

HSL

3°, 81%, 60%

CMYK

0%, 67%, 70%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EC4F46;
background-color: #EC4F46;
border-color: #EC4F46;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EC4F46;
border: 2px solid #EC4F46;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EC4F46]
text-[#EC4F46]
border-[#EC4F46]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EC4F46]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EC4F46, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EC4F46; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EC4F46; 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 #EC4F46; background-color: #EC4F4615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EC4F4620; border-left: 4px solid #EC4F46; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EC4F46; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EC4F46 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

236, 79, 70

Red: 236 / Green: 79 / Blue: 70

HSL

3°, 81%, 60%

Hue: 3° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

0%, 67%, 70%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 67% / Yellow: 70% / Key: 7%

What color is #EC4F46?

#EC4F46 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

46E3EC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EC4F46 to RGB:

rgb(236, 79, 70)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EC4F46 to HSL:

hsl(3, 81%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EC4F46 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 67%, 70%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid red tone, #EC4F46 has RGB (236, 79, 70) and HSL (3°, 81%, 60%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EC4F46 is #46E3EC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EC4691.

Use #EC4F46 in CSS: color: #EC4F46 or background-color: #EC4F46. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EC4F46

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.77:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC4F46?

#EC4F46 is a vivid red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #EC4F46?

#EC4F46 in RGB is (236, 79, 70) - 236 red, 79 green, and 70 blue.

How to use #EC4F46 in CSS?

Use #EC4F46 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EC4F46?

#46E3EC (complementary), #EC4691 (analogous), and #D01F16 (lighter shade) work well with #EC4F46.