What color is #ECA46C?

#ECA46C is a light, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 164, 108), and in HSL hsl(26, 77%, 67%).

Is #ECA46C accessible as text?

On white, #ECA46C has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECA46C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECA46C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-300 (#FFB86A).

What colors go well with #ECA46C?

#ECA46C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6AB3EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECA46C below.

Is #ECA46C good for buttons?

#ECA46C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECA46C — white text only reaches 2.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECA46C the same as CSS sandybrown?

No — #ECA46C is not the CSS named color sandybrown, but sandybrown (#F4A460) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECA46C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECA46C

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECA46C works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECA46C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECA46C Secondary #B5651D Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Fawn 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 #ECA46C Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Fawn 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 #ECA46C Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Fawn 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 #ECA46C Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Fawn 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 #ECA46C Secondary #F8DECB Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Fawn 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 Fawn carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ECA46C 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 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

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 34/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ECA46C with

Salmon Pink Maize Picton 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EDE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECCD6A — 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 #ECA46C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECA46C;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 164 108;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.7% 0.112 58.0);
  --color-50: #FEF6F1;
  --color-100: #FBE8DA;
  --color-200: #F5D2B7;
  --color-300: #E9B186;
  --color-400: #D99159;
  --color-500: #BE7137;
  --color-600: #915B31;
  --color-700: #664328;
  --color-800: #432E1E;
  --color-900: #291D14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fawn: {
    50: '#FEF6F1',
    100: '#FBE8DA',
    200: '#F5D2B7',
    300: '#E9B186',
    400: '#D99159',
    500: '#BE7137',
    600: '#915B31',
    700: '#664328',
    800: '#432E1E',
    900: '#291D14',
  },
}

$base: #ECA46C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F1;
$base-100: #FBE8DA;
$base-200: #F5D2B7;
$base-300: #E9B186;
$base-400: #D99159;
$base-500: #BE7137;
$base-600: #915B31;
$base-700: #664328;
$base-800: #432E1E;
$base-900: #291D14;
$base-hover: #E47D2E;
$base-subtle: #F5E4D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECA46C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE8DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5D2B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9B186",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D99159",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BE7137",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#915B31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664328",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#432E1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291D14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ECA46C

Color Lab

Pairs with #ECA46C

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