#ECF7DE color
The hex color #ECF7DE is a very light, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 96.9% green and 87.1% blue (236, 247, 222).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 61% saturation and 92% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 3% 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 18.93:1).
#ECF7DE color codes
| HEX | #ECF7DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 247, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 96.9%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 61%, 92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 10%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 10%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.84, -7.97, 10.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.84, 13.4, 126.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.036, 89.628, 82.124) | |
| Decimal | 15529950 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ECF7DE, 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 #ECF7DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECF7DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.93:1 | 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 #ECF7DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#faf3ddProtanopia
no red cones#f8f3dfDeuteranopia
no green cones#eef4f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#f3f3f3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecf7de; }
.text { color: #ecf7de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecf7de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 247 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecf7de, #e0f7de); }
Similar colors
#edf6dbFuton#e5f0d9Maison Verte#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#f6ffe8Milk Foam#e4f3e0Mojito#f1f5dbFinal Departure#f2f6dbSprig of Sage#dff1d6Hint of Mint
Closest common color name: Honeydew.
Questions
- What color is #ECF7DE?
- #ECF7DE 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 #ECF7DE?
- The RGB value is 236, 247, 222: 236 red, 247 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ECF7DE?
- The complementary color is #E9DEF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECF7DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.93:1 and white text 1.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.