#ECF3D7 color
The hex color #ECF3D7 is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 95.3% green and 84.3% blue (236, 243, 215).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 54% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 5% black.
The closest named color is Futon (#EDF6DB), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.37:1).
#ECF3D7 color codes
| HEX | #ECF3D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 243, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 95.3%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 54%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 12%, 95%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 12%, 5%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.67, -7.1, 12.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.67, 14.57, 119.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(78.907, 86.84, 76.882) | |
| Decimal | 15528919 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ECF3D7, 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 #ECF3D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECF3D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | 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 #ECF3D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7f0d5Protanopia
no red cones#f6f0d8Deuteranopia
no green cones#eff0ebTritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecf3d7; }
.text { color: #ecf3d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecf3d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 243 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecf3d7, #def3d7); }
Similar colors
#edf6dbFuton#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#f1f5dbFinal Departure#eef3d0Race the Sun#e5f0d9Maison Verte#eff0d3Giggle#f3f4d9Praise the Sun#eaeed8Blissful Serenity
Closest common color name: Beige.
Questions
- What color is #ECF3D7?
- #ECF3D7 is a very light, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Futon. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ECF3D7?
- The RGB value is 236, 243, 215: 236 red, 243 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ECF3D7?
- The complementary color is #DED7F3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECF3D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.37:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.