Elastic Pink color: hex code #ECA6CA
Elastic Pink has the hex code #ECA6CA. It is a light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 65.1% green and 79.2% blue (236, 166, 202).
Its hue angle is 329°, with 65% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 30% magenta, 14% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.87:1).
Elastic Pink (#ECA6CA) color codes
| HEX | #ECA6CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 166, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 65.1%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(329, 65%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(329, 30%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 30%, 14%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.68, 31.07, -7.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.68, 32.07, 345.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.889, 49.372, 62.294) | |
| Decimal | 15509194 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Elastic Pink, 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 #ECA6CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECA6CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.87:1 | 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 #ECA6CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#abb4cbProtanopia
no red cones#bcbfc8Deuteranopia
no green cones#f6a5b2Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eca6ca; }
.text { color: #eca6ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eca6ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 166 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eca6ca, #eca6a7); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Carnation Pink.
See #ECA6CA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ECA6CA?
- #ECA6CA is a light, moderate rose known as Elastic Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Elastic Pink?
- The RGB value is 236, 166, 202: 236 red, 166 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Elastic Pink?
- The complementary color is #A6ECC8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECA6CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.87:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.