#ECD6D3 color
The hex color #ECD6D3 is a very light, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 83.9% green and 82.7% blue (236, 214, 211).
Its hue angle is 7°, with 40% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 11% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Fiesta (#EDD8D2), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.13:1).
#ECD6D3 color codes
| HEX | #ECD6D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 214, 211) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 83.9%, 82.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(7, 40%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(7, 11%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 11%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.31, 7.1, 4.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.31, 8.27, 30.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.396, 70.63, 71.54) | |
| Decimal | 15521491 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ECD6D3, 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 #ECD6D3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECD6D3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.13:1 | 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 #ECD6D3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dad8d3Protanopia
no red cones#dfdcd3Deuteranopia
no green cones#f2d4d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecd6d3; }
.text { color: #ecd6d3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecd6d3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 214 211 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecd6d3, #ece3d3); }
Similar colors
#edd8d2Fiesta#f4dbd9Fresco#eddbdaHyper Light Drifter#f0dbd5Porcelain Blush#f6dbd8Rosewater#f0dedcButterfly Kisses#e3d1ccChina Silk#f6dfe0Hint of Red
Closest common color name: Misty Rose.
Questions
- What color is #ECD6D3?
- #ECD6D3 is a very light, desaturated red, closest to the named color Fiesta. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ECD6D3?
- The RGB value is 236, 214, 211: 236 red, 214 green and 211 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ECD6D3?
- The complementary color is #D3E9EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECD6D3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.13:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.