#ECC99E Color Information

Hex color code: #ECC99E

The hex color #ECC99E is a light orange with RGB values of (236, 201, 158) and HSL of (33°, 67%, 77%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameWheat

HEX

#ECC99E

RGB

236, 201, 158

HSL

33°, 67%, 77%

CMYK

0%, 15%, 33%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ECC99E;
background-color: #ECC99E;
border-color: #ECC99E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ECC99E;
border: 2px solid #ECC99E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ECC99E]
text-[#ECC99E]
border-[#ECC99E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ECC99E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ECC99E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ECC99E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ECC99E; 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 #ECC99E; background-color: #ECC99E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ECC99E20; border-left: 4px solid #ECC99E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ECC99E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ECC99E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

236, 201, 158

Red: 236 / Green: 201 / Blue: 158

HSL

33°, 67%, 77%

Hue: 33° / Saturation: 67% / Lightness: 77%

CMYK

0%, 15%, 33%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 33% / Key: 7%

What color is #ECC99E?

#ECC99E is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9DC0EC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ECC99E to RGB:

rgb(236, 201, 158)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ECC99E to HSL:

hsl(33, 67%, 77%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ECC99E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 15%, 33%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #ECC99E has RGB (236, 201, 158) and HSL (33°, 67%, 77%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ECC99E is #9DC0EC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ECA19D.

Use #ECC99E in CSS: color: #ECC99E or background-color: #ECC99E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ECC99E

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

Contrast Ratio: 13.41:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECC99E?

#ECC99E is a soft orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #ECC99E?

#ECC99E in RGB is (236, 201, 158) - 236 red, 201 green, and 158 blue.

How to use #ECC99E in CSS?

Use #ECC99E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ECC99E?

#9DC0EC (complementary), #ECA19D (analogous), and #DFA55D (lighter shade) work well with #ECC99E.