What color is #EC976D?

#EC976D is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 151, 109), and in HSL hsl(20, 77%, 68%).

Is #EC976D accessible as text?

On white, #EC976D has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #EC976D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EC976D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-400 (#FF8904).

What colors go well with #EC976D?

#EC976D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6FC2EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EC976D below.

Is #EC976D good for buttons?

#EC976D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EC976D — white text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EC976D the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EC976D is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#EC976D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EC976D

Not just a swatch — here's how #EC976D works with other colors. Named schemes with #EC976D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EC976D Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dark Salmon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EC976D Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Dark Salmon holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EC976D Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Dark Salmon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EC976D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EC976D Secondary #F4D4C5 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EC976D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 85/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EC976D

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People also use #EC976D with

Salmon Pink Naples Yellow Maya Blue Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8ECE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECC26F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #EC976D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EC976D;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 151 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.117 46.7);
  --color-50: #FEF5F1;
  --color-100: #FBE5DA;
  --color-200: #F5CCB7;
  --color-300: #E9A786;
  --color-400: #D98459;
  --color-500: #BE6437;
  --color-600: #915131;
  --color-700: #663D28;
  --color-800: #432A1E;
  --color-900: #291B14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FEF5F1',
    100: '#FBE5DA',
    200: '#F5CCB7',
    300: '#E9A786',
    400: '#D98459',
    500: '#BE6437',
    600: '#915131',
    700: '#663D28',
    800: '#432A1E',
    900: '#291B14',
  },
}

$base: #EC976D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F1;
$base-100: #FBE5DA;
$base-200: #F5CCB7;
$base-300: #E9A786;
$base-400: #D98459;
$base-500: #BE6437;
$base-600: #915131;
$base-700: #663D28;
$base-800: #432A1E;
$base-900: #291B14;
$base-hover: #E46D31;
$base-subtle: #F5E2D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EC976D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE5DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5CCB7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9A786",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D98459",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BE6437",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#915131",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#663D28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#432A1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291B14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EC976D

Color Lab

Pairs with #EC976D

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