#E6ECDC color
The hex color #E6ECDC is a very light, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 92.5% green and 86.3% blue (230, 236, 220).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 30% saturation and 89% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Homoeopathic Mint (#E5EAD8), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.4:1).
#E6ECDC color codes
| HEX | #E6ECDC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 236, 220) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 92.5%, 86.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 30%, 89%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 7%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 7%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.57, -4.81, 7.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.57, 8.54, 124.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(75.545, 81.981, 79.54) | |
| Decimal | 15133916 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E6ECDC, 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 #E6ECDC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.4:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E6ECDC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.4:1 | 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 #E6ECDC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeeadbProtanopia
no red cones#edeaddDeuteranopia
no green cones#e7eae7Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6ecdc; }
.text { color: #e6ecdc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6ecdc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 236 220 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6ecdc, #deecdc); }
Similar colors
#e5ead8Homoeopathic Mint#e7efe0Mount Eden#ecf3e1White Mecca#eaeedaBethlehem Superstar#e1ebd8Homoeopathic Green#dde3d5Water Lily#eaeed8Blissful Serenity#ecefe3Creamy Garlic
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #E6ECDC?
- #E6ECDC is a very light, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Homoeopathic Mint. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E6ECDC?
- The RGB value is 230, 236, 220: 230 red, 236 green and 220 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E6ECDC?
- The complementary color is #E2DCEC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6ECDC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.4:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.