#ECEADE color
The hex color #ECEADE is a very light, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 91.8% green and 87.1% blue (236, 234, 222).
Its hue angle is 51°, with 27% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 6% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Alabaster (#EDEADE), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.39:1).
#ECEADE color codes
| HEX | #ECEADE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 234, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 91.8%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 27%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(51, 6%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(92.55, -1.4, 6.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(92.55, 6.22, 102.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.198, 81.953, 80.845) | |
| Decimal | 15526622 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ECEADE, 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 #ECEADE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECEADE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.39:1 | 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 #ECEADE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ede9ddProtanopia
no red cones#edeadeDeuteranopia
no green cones#efe8e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#eaeaeaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eceade; }
.text { color: #eceade; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eceade; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 234 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eceade, #e7ecde); }
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Questions
- What color is #ECEADE?
- #ECEADE is a very light, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Alabaster. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ECEADE?
- The RGB value is 236, 234, 222: 236 red, 234 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ECEADE?
- The complementary color is #DEE0EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECEADE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.39:1 and white text 1.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.