#EC686C Color Information

Hex color code: #EC686C

The hex color #EC686C is a striking red with RGB values of (236, 104, 108) and HSL of (358°, 78%, 67%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSalmon

HEX

#EC686C

RGB

236, 104, 108

HSL

358°, 78%, 67%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 54%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EC686C;
background-color: #EC686C;
border-color: #EC686C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EC686C;
border: 2px solid #EC686C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EC686C]
text-[#EC686C]
border-[#EC686C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EC686C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EC686C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EC686C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EC686C; 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 #EC686C; background-color: #EC686C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EC686C20; border-left: 4px solid #EC686C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EC686C; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EC686C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

236, 104, 108

Red: 236 / Green: 104 / Blue: 108

HSL

358°, 78%, 67%

Hue: 358° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

0%, 56%, 54%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 56% / Yellow: 54% / Key: 7%

What color is #EC686C?

#EC686C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

69ECE8

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EC686C to RGB:

rgb(236, 104, 108)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EC686C to HSL:

hsl(358, 78%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EC686C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 56%, 54%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#EC686C is a vivid red color with RGB values of 236, 104, 108 and HSL of 358°, 78%, 67%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EC686C is #69ECE8, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EC69AF.

Use #EC686C in CSS: color: #EC686C or background-color: #EC686C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EC686C

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.76:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC686C?

#EC686C is a vivid red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #EC686C?

#EC686C in RGB is (236, 104, 108) - 236 red, 104 green, and 108 blue.

How to use #EC686C in CSS?

Use #EC686C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EC686C?

#69ECE8 (complementary), #EC69AF (analogous), and #E4252B (lighter shade) work well with #EC686C.