#ECF7E8 color
The hex color #ECF7E8 is a very light, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 96.9% green and 91% blue (236, 247, 232).
Its hue angle is 104°, with 48% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Floaty Bubble (#EAF5E7), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.04:1).
#ECF7E8 color codes
| HEX | #ECF7E8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 247, 232) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 96.9%, 91%) | |
| HSL | hsl(104, 48%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(104, 6%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 6%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(96.07, -6.28, 5.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(96.07, 8.65, 136.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.416, 90.18, 89.393) | |
| Decimal | 15529960 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ECF7E8, 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 #ECF7E8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECF7E8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.04:1 | 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 #ECF7E8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8f4e7Protanopia
no red cones#f6f3e9Deuteranopia
no green cones#ecf6f3Tritanopia
no blue cones#f4f4f4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecf7e8; }
.text { color: #ecf7e8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecf7e8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 247 232 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecf7e8, #e8f7eb); }
Similar colors
#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e7efe0Mount Eden#ecf3e1White Mecca#e5f2e7Polar#f0fff0Honeydew#e9f6e2Homoeopathic Lime#e4f3e0Mojito#e1efddDistant Landscape
Questions
- What color is #ECF7E8?
- #ECF7E8 is a very light, desaturated green, closest to the named color Floaty Bubble. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ECF7E8?
- The RGB value is 236, 247, 232: 236 red, 247 green and 232 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ECF7E8?
- The complementary color is #F3E8F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECF7E8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.04:1 and white text 1.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.