#EC5537

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC5537?

RGB(236, 85, 55), HSL(9.9, 82.6%, 57.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 64.0%, 76.7%, 7.5%).

Q: Does #EC5537 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.55:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#EC5537 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 236, 85, 55, in HSL 9.9°, 82.6%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.0%, 76.7%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 2012 Salmon Orange.

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Color Values

HEX

#EC5537

RGB

236, 85, 55

HSL

9.9, 82.6%, 57.1%

HSV

9.9, 76.7%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.0%, 76.7%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.6483 0.192 33.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 2012 Salmon Orange

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.