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Coral

Hex Code #EC9243

Color Analysis Summary

Color #EC9243, historically referred to as Coral, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 93% red, 57% green, and 26% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 236, Green: 146, and Blue: 67. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #EC9243. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 28°, a saturation of 82%, and a lightness index of 59%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #EC9243 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)236, 146, 67
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)28°, 82%, 59%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)28°, 72%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(236, 146, 67)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.4:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background8.76:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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