White Mecca color: hex code #ECF3E1
White Mecca has the hex code #ECF3E1. It is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 95.3% green and 88.2% blue (236, 243, 225).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 43% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 5% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.47:1).
White Mecca (#ECF3E1) color codes
| HEX | #ECF3E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 243, 225) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 95.3%, 88.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 43%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 7%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 7%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.9, -5.46, 7.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.9, 9.58, 124.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.231, 87.37, 83.857) | |
| Decimal | 15528929 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with White Mecca, 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 #ECF3E1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECF3E1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.47:1 | 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 #ECF3E1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f5f0e0Protanopia
no red cones#f4f0e2Deuteranopia
no green cones#edf1eeTritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecf3e1; }
.text { color: #ecf3e1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecf3e1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 243 225 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecf3e1, #e3f3e1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Beige.
See #ECF3E1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #ECF3E1?
- #ECF3E1 is a very light, desaturated yellow-green known as White Mecca. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of White Mecca?
- The RGB value is 236, 243, 225: 236 red, 243 green and 225 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of White Mecca?
- The complementary color is #E8E1F3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECF3E1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.47:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.