Information about #ECAD55 color

#ECAD55 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #ECAD55 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(236, 173, 85) — 92.5% red, 67.8% green, 33.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 25 / 59 / 7. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#ECAD55 is a vivid, lively orange that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Brilliant Gamboge (#E7AF51). Slightly further away sit Casablanca (#F0B253) and Sunray (#E3AB57).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(236, 173, 85)), which gives #ECAD55 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #ECAD55: 10.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.0:1 for white. No one has named #ECAD55 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#ECAD55 color variations

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#ECAD55 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 #ECAD55

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

Casablanca color link
Casablanca

#F0B253

Sunray color link
Sunray

#E3AB57

Sunkissed color link
Sunkissed

#E6B553

Rob Roy color link
Rob Roy

#DDAD56

Earth Yellow color link
Earth Yellow

#E1A95F

Rich Caramel color link
Rich Caramel

#EAB563

Sandy Brown color link
Sandy Brown

#F4A460

Texas Rose color link
Texas Rose

#FCB057

Amber Orange color link
Amber Orange

#F2B046

#ECAD55 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ECAD55
  • RGB236, 173, 85
  • CMYK0, 25, 59, 7
  • HSL35°, 80%, 63%
  • HSL Precise34.967°, 79.894%, 62.941%
  • HSV35°, 64%, 93%
  • HSB35°, 64%, 93%
  • HEX IDECAD55
  • DECIMAL ID15510869
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB92.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
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