Deeply Embarrassed color: hex code #ECB2B3
Deeply Embarrassed has the hex code #ECB2B3. It is a light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 69.8% green and 70.2% blue (236, 178, 179).
Its hue angle is 359°, with 60% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 24% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.59:1).
Deeply Embarrassed (#ECB2B3) color codes
| HEX | #ECB2B3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 178, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 69.8%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(359, 60%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(359, 25%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 24%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.83, 21.22, 7.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.83, 22.58, 20) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.65, 52.931, 49.767) | |
| Decimal | 15512243 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Deeply Embarrassed, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #ECB2B3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECB2B3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #ECB2B3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcbab3Protanopia
no red cones#cac5b2Deuteranopia
no green cones#f8acb3Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecb2b3; }
.text { color: #ecb2b3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecb2b3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 178 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecb2b3, #ecceb2); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
See #ECB2B3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ECB2B3?
- #ECB2B3 is a light, moderate red known as Deeply Embarrassed. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Deeply Embarrassed?
- The RGB value is 236, 178, 179: 236 red, 178 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Deeply Embarrassed?
- The complementary color is #B2ECEB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECB2B3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.59:1 and white text 1.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.