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Sundown

#ECACB1

Sundown is a warm light color with the hex code #ECACB1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 236, 172, 177 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 25%, 7% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sundown color values

HEX
#ECACB1
RGB
236, 172, 177
HSL
355°, 63%, 80%
CMYK
0, 27, 25, 7

About this color

Sundown sits at 355° on the color wheel with 63% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 63% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Sundown is rendered as rgb(236, 172, 177), where the red channel dominates at 236, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Sundown translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 27M 25Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (27%), 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.

How to use Sundown

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #ECACB1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 236, 172, 177;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#ECACB1',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 25%
K: 7%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(236, 172, 177)
rgba(236, 172, 177, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #ECACB1?
#ECACB1 is Sundown, a warm light color with RGB values of 236, 172, 177. It has a hue of 355°, 63% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ECACB1?
The RGB color code for #ECACB1 is rgb(236, 172, 177). This means it contains 236 red, 172 green, and 177 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sundown a warm or cool color?
Sundown (#ECACB1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ECACB1 in CSS?
You can use #ECACB1 in CSS with: background-color: #ECACB1; or color: #ECACB1; or as an RGB value: rgb(236, 172, 177). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 25%, 7%.