Aurora Orange Color – #ec7042: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Aurora Orange color hex code is #ec7042, and it is composed of 93% red, 44% green and 26% blue.
Aurora Orange is a light, bright, and warm color at 72% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Aurora Orange color (#ec7042) against dark backgrounds.

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Aurora Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Aurora Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ec7042 |
| RGB | rgb(236,112,66) |
| HSL | hsl(16,81.7%,59.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 53, 72, 7 |
| HSV | 16, 72, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 44, 26 |
| XYZ | 41.4, 29.8, 8.7 |
| LAB | 61.5, 45, 47.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 72% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.02 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.96 (passes WCAG AA) |
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