#EEECEC color
The hex color #EEECEC is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 92.5% green and 92.5% blue (238, 236, 236).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 6% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 1% yellow and 7% black.
The closest named color is Coconut Agony (#EBE8E7), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.84:1).
#EEECEC color codes
| HEX | #EEECEC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 236, 236) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 92.5%, 92.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 6%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 1%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 1%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.55, 0.67, 0.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.55, 0.71, 19.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(80.393, 84.224, 91.362) | |
| Decimal | 15658220 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EEECEC, 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 #EEECEC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEECEC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.84:1 | 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 #EEECEC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ecececProtanopia
no red cones#ededecDeuteranopia
no green cones#efececTritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eeecec; }
.text { color: #eeecec; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eeecec; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 236 236 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eeecec, #eeedec); }Similar colors
#ebe8e7Coconut Agony#ebebebMercury#eeeeeeSuper Silver#eaeaeaPlaster#efeceeSheikh White#f0efedWhite Glove#f2edecVintage Porcelain#eae9e7Glacial Ice
Closest common color name: White Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #EEECEC?
- #EEECEC is a light gray, closest to the named color Coconut Agony. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EEECEC?
- The RGB value is 238, 236, 236: 238 red, 236 green and 236 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EEECEC?
- The complementary color is #ECEEEE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEECEC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.84:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.