#EC976C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC976C?

RGB(236, 151, 108), HSL(20.2, 77.1%, 67.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 36.0%, 54.2%, 7.5%).

Q: Does #EC976C meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.28:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#EC976C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 236, 151, 108, in HSL 20.2°, 77.1%, 67.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.0%, 54.2%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is lightsalmon 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#EC976C

RGB

236, 151, 108

HSL

20.2, 77.1%, 67.5%

HSV

20.2, 54.2%, 92.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.0%, 54.2%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.7535 0.1178 47.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: lightsalmon 2

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.