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HEX EC274E - #EC274E, RGB(236,39,78) Color


Color Name: Amaranth*
Hex Color Code: #EC274E
RGB Color Code: RGB(236, 39, 78)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 83.5%, 66.9%, 7.5%



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What color is EC274E?

The RGB color code for color number #EC274E is RGB(236, 39, 78). In the RGB color model, #EC274E has a red value of 236, a green value of 39, and a blue value of 78. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 83.5% magenta, 66.9% yellow, and 7.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 348.1° (degrees), 83.8 % saturation, and 53.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #EC274E has a hue of 348.1° (degrees), 83.5 % saturation and 92.5 % brightness/value.



Color EC274E is cool or warm?

Color EC274E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #EC274E? (For interior and product design)

EC274E has an LRV of nearly 20. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Light Color


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Is #EC274E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color EC274E meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #EC274E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(236, 39, 78)
Red
236 (92.5%)
Green
39 (15.3%)
Blue
78 (30.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
83.47%
Yellow
66.95%
Key
7.45%

HSL

HSL(348.12deg, 83.8 %, 53.9 %)

Hue
348.12°
Saturation
83.83 %.
Lightness
53.92 %.

RYB

RYB(169, 38, 46)
Red
169 (66.2%)
Yellow
38 (15.0%)
Blue
46 (18.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
348.12°
Saturation
83.47 %.
Brightness / Value
92.55 %.

HWB

H: 348.12°

W: 15.29 %

B: 7.45 %

XYZ

X : 36.69

Y : 19.83

Z : 9.1

YXY

Y1 : 19.83

X : 0.56

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 7.45%

M : 84.71%

Y : 69.41%


LRV

~ 19.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.2R 5.0/16.1

CIE-Lab

L : 51.65

A : 72.48

B : 29.19

CIE-Lch

L : 51.65

C : 78.13

H : 21.93

CIE-Luv

L : 51.65

U : 139.76

V : 17.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.54

A : 69.13

B : 19.06






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #EC274E

Here are the colors similar to EC274E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#E52B50
Amaranth
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#ED0A3F
Red (Crayola)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#F2003C
Red (Munsell)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#DB2D43
Alizarin
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to EC274E.

#E03E52
PANTONE 710 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#E40046
PANTONE 192 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#F4364C
PANTONE 1787 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#E54B56
PANTONE 4058 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to EC274E.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to EC274E.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to EC274E.

#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#CB555D
RAL 3017 - Rose
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to EC274E.

#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#FF004F
Folly
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#FE2C55
TikTok Razzmatazz
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)



Paint color for Hex #EC274E

Here are the paint colors similar to EC274E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color EC274E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #EC274E to Benjamin Moore

#E14B5A
Spring Tulips (2001-30)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#E04C5B
Red Tulip (2000-30)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#D44C57
Berry Wine (2003-30)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#D33A41
Tricycle Red (2000-20)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color EC274E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #EC274E to Dunn-Edwards

#E34B50
Strawberry Jam (DE 5076)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#CC5160
Cherry Hill (DE 5069)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#C93543
Red Icon (DEA 104)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)
#CB5251
Deep Hibiscus (DE 5083)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color EC274E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #EC274E to PPG Paints

#DA5265
Cranberry Splash (PPG1185-6)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#C6494C
Burnt Red (PPG1188-7)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#E15F65
Briquette (PPG1188-6)
ΔE - 7.75 (92.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color EC274E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #EC274E to Valspar

#C8404C
Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#D03739
Red Bliss (1010-1)
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)
#E2656D
Passion Pink (1006-1B)
ΔE - 9.10 (90.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color EC274E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #EC274E to Behr

#C74547
Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#CF4944
Race Car Stripe (P170-6)
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)
#CB5C5B
Pinkadelic (P160-5)
ΔE - 8.09 (91.9% similar)
#DB615E
Roulette (P170-5)
ΔE - 8.54 (91.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color EC274E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #EC274E to Sherwin Williams

#BB4B51
Coral Bells (SW 6593)
ΔE - 8.59 (91.4% similar)
#C84F68
Eros Pink (SW 6860)
ΔE - 8.76 (91.2% similar)
#BD4C5F
Heartfelt (SW 6586)
ΔE - 9.28 (90.7% similar)
#B74E4F
Enticing Red (SW 6600)
ΔE - 9.52 (90.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color EC274E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #EC274E to Farrow & Ball

#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 9.53 (90.5% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 14.08 (85.9% similar)
#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 14.46 (85.5% similar)
#CF5E3E
Charlotte's Locks (268)
ΔE - 14.58 (85.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#EC274E color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



EC274E
Amaranth*

27ECC5
Aquamarine*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #EC274E?

Color that best contrast with #EC274E is #27ECC5, color name is Aquamarine*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #EC274E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #EC274E is #27ECC5, color name is Aquamarine*.





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