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#EC9946 Color — #EC9946

Complete color reference for #EC9946: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#EC9946
RGBrgb(236, 153, 70)
HSLhsl(30, 81%, 60%)
HSVhsv(30, 70%, 93%)
CMYKC:0% M:35% Y:70% K:7%
CSS Color#EC9946
Decimal15505734
Luminance0.4106

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#EC9946 on White
Ratio: 2.28:1 — Fail
#EC9946 on Black
Ratio: 9.21:1 — AAA
White on #EC9946
Ratio: 2.28:1 — Fail
Black on #EC9946
Ratio: 9.21:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEFAF6
100#FCF0E3
200#F9E0C8
300#F6D1AC
400#F3BD87
500#EC9946
600#BD7A38
700#8E5C2A
800#5E3D1C
900#3B2612

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #EC9946?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(236, 153, 70). The red channel is 236, green is 153, and blue is 70 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #EC9946?

The HSL value is hsl(30, 81%, 60%). Hue is 30°, saturation is 81%, and lightness is 60%.

Does #EC9946 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #EC9946 achieves a 2.28:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.21:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #EC9946?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #EC9946 is #4699EC.