#ECEBF4 color
The hex color #ECEBF4 is a very light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 92.2% green and 95.7% blue (236, 235, 244).
Its hue angle is 247°, with 29% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
The closest named color is Silver Phoenix (#EBECF5), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.76:1).
#ECEBF4 color codes
| HEX | #ECEBF4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 235, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 92.2%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(247, 29%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(247, 4%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 4%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.36, 1.96, -4.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.36, 4.66, 294.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.627, 83.781, 97.494) | |
| Decimal | 15526900 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ECEBF4, 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 #ECEBF4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECEBF4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.76:1 | 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 #ECEBF4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e9ecf4Protanopia
no red cones#e9ecf4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ebeceeTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecebf4; }
.text { color: #ecebf4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecebf4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 235 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecebf4, #f1ebf4); }
Similar colors
#ebecf5Silver Phoenix#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#ede9efGreek Goddess#e5e8f2Lullaby of Frost#e1e0ebHomoeopathic Lilac#f8f8ffGhost White#f6f1feCloud Break#dddfe8Delicate Cloud
Questions
- What color is #ECEBF4?
- #ECEBF4 is a very light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Silver Phoenix. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ECEBF4?
- The RGB value is 236, 235, 244: 236 red, 235 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ECEBF4?
- The complementary color is #F3F4EB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECEBF4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.76:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.