Nectar color: hex code #ECDACD
Nectar has the hex code #ECDACD. It is a very light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 85.5% green and 80.4% blue (236, 218, 205).
Its hue angle is 25°, with 45% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 13% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.48:1).
Nectar (#ECDACD) color codes
| HEX | #ECDACD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 218, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 85.5%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(25, 45%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(25, 13%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 13%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.15, 4.06, 8.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.15, 9.53, 64.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.682, 72.385, 67.994) | |
| Decimal | 15522509 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Nectar, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #ECDACD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECDACD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #ECDACD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfdbccProtanopia
no red cones#e4dfcdDeuteranopia
no green cones#f2d7d6Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecdacd; }
.text { color: #ecdacd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecdacd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 218 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecdacd, #eceacd); }Similar colors
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See #ECDACD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ECDACD?
- #ECDACD is a very light, desaturated orange known as Nectar. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Nectar?
- The RGB value is 236, 218, 205: 236 red, 218 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Nectar?
- The complementary color is #CDDFEC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECDACD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.48:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.