Carrot Orange

Q: How do I use #EC9213 in CSS?

You can use #EC9213 in CSS with: background-color: #EC9213; or color: #EC9213; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 146, 19). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 92%, 7%.

#EC9213

Carrot Orange is a warm medium color with the hex code #EC9213. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 236, 146, 19 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 92%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Carrot Orange color values

HEX: #EC9213
RGB: 236, 146, 19
HSL: 35°, 85%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 38, 92, 7

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Carrot Orange sits at 35° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Carrot Orange is rendered as rgb(236, 146, 19), where the red channel dominates at 236, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Carrot Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 38M 92Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (92%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Carrot Orange

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EC9213;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 236, 146, 19;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EC9213',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 92%
K: 7%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(236, 146, 19)
rgba(236, 146, 19, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 35° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EC9213?

#EC9213 is Carrot Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 236, 146, 19. It has a hue of 35°, 85% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #EC9213?

The RGB color code for #EC9213 is rgb(236, 146, 19). This means it contains 236 red, 146 green, and 19 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Carrot Orange a warm or cool color?

Carrot Orange (#EC9213) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #EC9213 in CSS?

You can use #EC9213 in CSS with: background-color: #EC9213; or color: #EC9213; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 146, 19). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 92%, 7%.