White Asparagus color: hex code #ECEABE
White Asparagus has the hex code #ECEABE. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 91.8% green and 74.5% blue (236, 234, 190).
Its hue angle is 57°, with 55% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 19% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.08:1).
White Asparagus (#ECEABE) color codes
| HEX | #ECEABE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 234, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 91.8%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(57, 55%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(57, 19%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.86, -6.39, 21.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.86, 22.59, 106.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(73.309, 80.397, 60.362) | |
| Decimal | 15526590 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with White Asparagus, 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 #ECEABE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECEABE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.08:1 | 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 #ECEABE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2e6bbProtanopia
no red cones#f3e9c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#f3e4deTritanopia
no blue cones#e8e8e8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eceabe; }
.text { color: #eceabe; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eceabe; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 234 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eceabe, #d7ecbe); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Goldenrod Yellow.
See #ECEABE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ECEABE?
- #ECEABE is a very light, moderate yellow known as White Asparagus. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of White Asparagus?
- The RGB value is 236, 234, 190: 236 red, 234 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of White Asparagus?
- The complementary color is #BEC0EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECEABE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.08:1 and white text 1.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.