What color is #ECA26D?

#ECA26D is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 162, 109), and in HSL hsl(25, 77%, 68%).

Is #ECA26D accessible as text?

On white, #ECA26D has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECA26D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECA26D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-500 (#FE9A00).

What colors go well with #ECA26D?

#ECA26D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6FB8EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECA26D below.

Is #ECA26D good for buttons?

#ECA26D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECA26D — white text only reaches 2.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECA26D the same as CSS sandybrown?

No — #ECA26D is not the CSS named color sandybrown, but sandybrown (#F4A460) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECA26D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECA26D

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECA26D works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECA26D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECA26D Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Sandy Brown 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 #ECA26D Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Sandy Brown 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 #ECA26D Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Sandy Brown 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 #ECA26D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Sandy Brown 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 #ECA26D Secondary #F8DCCA Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Sandy Brown 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 Sandy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ECA26D 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

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 #ECA26D

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People also use #ECA26D with

Salmon Pink Maize 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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EDE6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECCD6F — 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 #ECA26D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECA26D;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 162 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.3% 0.112 55.8);
  --color-50: #FEF6F1;
  --color-100: #FBE8DA;
  --color-200: #F5D1B7;
  --color-300: #E9AF86;
  --color-400: #D98E59;
  --color-500: #BE6F37;
  --color-600: #915931;
  --color-700: #664228;
  --color-800: #432D1E;
  --color-900: #291D14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sandy-brown: {
    50: '#FEF6F1',
    100: '#FBE8DA',
    200: '#F5D1B7',
    300: '#E9AF86',
    400: '#D98E59',
    500: '#BE6F37',
    600: '#915931',
    700: '#664228',
    800: '#432D1E',
    900: '#291D14',
  },
}

$base: #ECA26D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F1;
$base-100: #FBE8DA;
$base-200: #F5D1B7;
$base-300: #E9AF86;
$base-400: #D98E59;
$base-500: #BE6F37;
$base-600: #915931;
$base-700: #664228;
$base-800: #432D1E;
$base-900: #291D14;
$base-hover: #E47C31;
$base-subtle: #F5E4D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECA26D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE8DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5D1B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9AF86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D98E59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BE6F37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#915931",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664228",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#432D1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291D14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ECA26D

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Pairs with #ECA26D

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