#EC5B5D Color Information

Hex color code: #EC5B5D

The hex color #EC5B5D is a bold red with RGB values of (236, 91, 93) and HSL of (359°, 79%, 64%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameTomato

HEX

#EC5B5D

RGB

236, 91, 93

HSL

359°, 79%, 64%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 61%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #EC5B5D;
background-color: #EC5B5D;
border-color: #EC5B5D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #EC5B5D;
border: 2px solid #EC5B5D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#EC5B5D]
text-[#EC5B5D]
border-[#EC5B5D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_EC5B5D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EC5B5D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #EC5B5D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #EC5B5D; 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 #EC5B5D; background-color: #EC5B5D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #EC5B5D20; border-left: 4px solid #EC5B5D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #EC5B5D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #EC5B5D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

236, 91, 93

Red: 236 / Green: 91 / Blue: 93

HSL

359°, 79%, 64%

Hue: 359° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

0%, 61%, 61%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 61% / Yellow: 61% / Key: 7%

What color is #EC5B5D?

#EC5B5D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5BECE9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #EC5B5D to RGB:

rgb(236, 91, 93)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #EC5B5D to HSL:

hsl(359, 79%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #EC5B5D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 61%, 61%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid red tone, #EC5B5D has RGB (236, 91, 93) and HSL (359°, 79%, 64%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #EC5B5D is #5BECE9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #EC5BA6.

Use #EC5B5D in CSS: color: #EC5B5D or background-color: #EC5B5D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #EC5B5D

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.22:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC5B5D?

#EC5B5D is a vivid red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #EC5B5D?

#EC5B5D in RGB is (236, 91, 93) - 236 red, 91 green, and 93 blue.

How to use #EC5B5D in CSS?

Use #EC5B5D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #EC5B5D?

#5BECE9 (complementary), #EC5BA6 (analogous), and #E01A1E (lighter shade) work well with #EC5B5D.