#EC6C5B Hex Code
Color Name: Terra Cotta
What is hex #EC6C5B Color?
The color name of hex code #EC6C5B is Terra Cotta. The RGB values are (236, 108, 91) which means it is composed of
54% red, 25% green and 21% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:54 Y:61 K:8. In the HSV/HSB scale, #EC6C5B has a hue of 7°, 61% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #EC6C5B Color Codes
| Color Name | Terra Cotta |
| RGB Values | (236, 108, 91) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 54%, 61%, 8%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (7°, 61%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF6666 |
| Inverse Color | #1393A4 [Blue (Munsell)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7416 C |
| Closest RAL | 2012 [Salmon orange] |
| Complementary Color | #5BDBEC [Sky Blue (Crayola)] |
| #EC6C5B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #919191 |
| Desaturated | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #919191 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B9B9B9 |
Hex #EC6C5B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #EC6C5B is #5BDBEC which is called Sky Blue (Crayola). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #EC6C5B color is offered by #5BDBEC. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #EC6C5B are #ECB55B and #EC5B93, called Sunray and Watermelon, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #EC6C5B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #EC6C5B are #5BECB5 (Medium Aquamarine) and #5B93EC (United Nations Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#EC6C5B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5BEC6C (Screamin' Green) and #6C5BEC (Medium Slate Blue) along with #EC6C5B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #EC6C5B has #5BEC6C (Screamin' Green), #5BDBEC (Sky Blue (Crayola)) and #EC5BDB (Purple Pizzazz). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #EC6C5B contains #93EC5B (Kiwi), #5BDBEC (Sky Blue (Crayola)) and #B55BEC (Medium Orchid). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #EC6C5B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #EC6C5B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of EC6C5B Color
Tints
F0897C- F2988C
- F4A79D
- F6B6AD
- F7C4BD
- F9D3CE
- FBE2DE
- FDF0EF
Tones
- D67062
- CC7266
- C1746A
- B6766E
- AB7871
- A07A75
- 967C79
- 8B7E7C
Shades
- BD5649
- A54C40
- 8E4137
- 76362E
- 5E2B24
- 47201B
- 2F1612
- 180B09
#EC6C5B Color Patterns
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#EC6C5B Gingham Checks
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#EC6C5B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#EC6C5B Polka Dots Pattern
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#EC6C5B Honeycomb Pattern
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#EC6C5B Leaves Pattern
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#EC6C5B Houndstooth Pattern
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#EC6C5B Trellis Pattern
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#EC6C5B Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
