Information about #EC9F9C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #EC9F9C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(236, 159, 156) (92.5% red, 62.4% green, 61.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 30 / 31 / 7 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#EC9F9C is a vivid, lively red that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Peach Burst (#F39998). Slightly further away sit Pink Daisy (#E799A3) and Liz Pink (#E5A3A3).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(236, 159, 156)), which gives #EC9F9C its character. On this background, black text reaches a 10.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.1:1. #EC9F9C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#EC9F9C color variations

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#EC9F9C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #EC9F9C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Peach Burst color link
Peach Burst

#F39998

Pink Daisy color link
Pink Daisy

#E799A3

Liz Pink color link
Liz Pink

#E5A3A3

Soft Salmon color link
Soft Salmon

#F4A999

Pastel Rouge color link
Pastel Rouge

#E99FAA

Wewak color link
Wewak

#F1919A

Mauvelous color link
Mauvelous

#EF98AA

Pastel Pink color link
Pastel Pink

#DEA5A4

Poppy Petal color link
Poppy Petal

#F6A08C

Salmon Rose color link
Salmon Rose

#E7968B

#EC9F9C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#EC9F9C
  • RGB236, 159, 156
  • CMYK0, 30, 31, 7
  • HSL2°, 68%, 77%
  • HSL Precise2.25°, 67.797%, 76.863%
  • HSV2°, 34%, 93%
  • HSB2°, 34%, 93%
  • HEX IDEC9F9C
  • DECIMAL ID15507356
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB92.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
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