#EC9D79 Color Information

Hex color code: #EC9D79

A striking orange shade, #EC9D79 appears as (236, 157, 121) in RGB and (19°, 75%, 70%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Salmon

HEX

#EC9D79

RGB

236, 157, 121

HSL

19°, 75%, 70%

CMYK

0%, 33%, 49%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EC9D79;
background-color: #EC9D79;
border-color: #EC9D79;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EC9D79;
border: 2px solid #EC9D79;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EC9D79]
text-[#EC9D79]
border-[#EC9D79]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EC9D79]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EC9D79, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EC9D79; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EC9D79; 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 #EC9D79; background-color: #EC9D7915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EC9D7920; border-left: 4px solid #EC9D79; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EC9D79; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EC9D79 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

236, 157, 121

Red: 236 / Green: 157 / Blue: 121

HSL

19°, 75%, 70%

Hue: 19° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

0%, 33%, 49%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 33% / Yellow: 49% / Key: 7%

What color is #EC9D79?

#EC9D79 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

79C8EC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EC9D79 to RGB:

rgb(236, 157, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EC9D79 to HSL:

hsl(19, 75%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EC9D79 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 33%, 49%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking orange tone, #EC9D79 has RGB (236, 157, 121) and HSL (19°, 75%, 70%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EC9D79 is #79C8EC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EC798E.

Use #EC9D79 in CSS: color: #EC9D79 or background-color: #EC9D79. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EC9D79

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.67:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC9D79?

#EC9D79 is a striking orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #EC9D79?

#EC9D79 in RGB is (236, 157, 121) - 236 red, 157 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #EC9D79 in CSS?

Use #EC9D79 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EC9D79?

#79C8EC (complementary), #EC798E (analogous), and #E26D36 (lighter shade) work well with #EC9D79.