#ECECF0 color
The hex color #ECECF0 is a very light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 92.5% green and 94.1% blue (236, 236, 240).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 12% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Sheikh White (#EFECEE), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.82:1).
#ECECF0 color codes
| HEX | #ECECF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 236, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 92.5%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 12%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 2%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.5, 0.72, -1.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.5, 2.06, 290.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.313, 84.115, 94.426) | |
| Decimal | 15527152 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ECECF0, 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 #ECECF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECECF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.82:1 | 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 #ECECF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ebecf0Protanopia
no red cones#ebecf0Deuteranopia
no green cones#ebededTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ececf0; }
.text { color: #ececf0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ececf0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 236 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ececf0, #eeecf0); }Similar colors
#efeceeSheikh White#e9e9f0Diamond Cut#f2f2f4Errigal White#ebebebMercury#f6f4f6French Porcelain#eeeeeeSuper Silver#eaeaeaPlaster#f2f3f4Anti-Flash White
Closest common color name: White Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #ECECF0?
- #ECECF0 is a very light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Sheikh White. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ECECF0?
- The RGB value is 236, 236, 240: 236 red, 236 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ECECF0?
- The complementary color is #F0F0EC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECECF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.82:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.