#ECFBF0 color
The hex color #ECFBF0 is a very light, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.5% red, 98.4% green and 94.1% blue (236, 251, 240).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 65% saturation and 95% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Honeydew (#F0FFF0), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.62:1).
#ECFBF0 color codes
| HEX | #ECFBF0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(236, 251, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.5%, 98.4%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 65%, 95%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 6%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.28, -6.88, 3.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.28, 7.76, 152.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.814, 93.118, 95.926) | |
| Decimal | 15530992 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #ECFBF0, 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 #ECFBF0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #ECFBF0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.62:1 | 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 #ECFBF0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fbf8efProtanopia
no red cones#f8f6f1Deuteranopia
no green cones#eafbf8Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ecfbf0; }
.text { color: #ecfbf0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ecfbf0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(236 251 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ecfbf0, #ecfbf8); }
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Questions
- What color is #ECFBF0?
- #ECFBF0 is a very light, moderate green, closest to the named color Honeydew. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #ECFBF0?
- The RGB value is 236, 251, 240: 236 red, 251 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #ECFBF0?
- The complementary color is #FBECF7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #ECFBF0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.62:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.