analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EC8B3C — Coral
#EC8B3C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 27° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#ec8b3c
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Tints and shades of #EC8B3C
- fef7f1
- f9ddc6
- f5c49c
- f1ab71
- ed9146
- e9781c
- c26213
- 974c0f
- 6d370b
- 422107
- 170c02
Color schemes using #EC8B3C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#EC8B3C FAQ
What color is #EC8B3C?
#EC8B3C is a shade of coral in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 82% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EC8B3C?
#EC8B3C is rgb(236, 139, 60) in RGB, hsl(27, 82%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 41%, 75%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EC8B3C?
White text on this background reaches 2.52:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.32:1.
What colors go well with #EC8B3C?
Its direct complement is #3C9DEC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CECE3 and #3C45EC gives you contrast without the vibration.