Color #E3ECC6 Color / Colour Code #E3ECC6
This page shows the hex color code for color #e3ecc6 (#E3ECC6). The colour is a yellow tone with 50% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E3ECC6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E3ECC6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 44, 74, and 104 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 74, 194, and 314 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E3ECC6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 74 and saturation at 50%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 74 to 119 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 74 with its complement at 254 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #E3ECC6
Lightness variations at hue 74 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E3ECC6
Design Use Cases for #E3ECC6
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #E3ECC6 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #E3ECC6 is very close to white but carries a subtle yellow tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Attention & Optimism
#E3ECC6 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 74). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E3ECC6 (hue 74) to its complement at hue 254. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 104. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3ecc6, #cfc6ec);
CSS Code for #E3ECC6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E3ECC6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #E3ECC6 (#E3ECC6)
#E3ECC6 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 227 red, 236 green, and 198 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 74 degrees with 50% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E3ECC6 is 229/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E3ECC6 against white is 1.23:1 and against black is 17.08:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.08:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CFC6EC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E3ECC6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ECE2C6 and #D0ECC6, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #E3ECC6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E3ECC6?
- #E3ECC6 is Color #E3ECC6, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(227, 236, 198), HSL(74, 50%, 85%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 16%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 229/255.
- Is #E3ECC6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E3ECC6 has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.08:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E3ECC6?
- The complementary colour is #CFC6EC (hue 254). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ECE2C6 and #D0ECC6. The triadic palette adds #C6E3EC and #ECC6E3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E3ECC6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e3ecc6; or rgb(227, 236, 198); or hsl(74, 50%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 74 50% 85%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.