Color #ECB6FA Color / Colour Code #ECB6FA
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecb6fa (#ECB6FA). The colour is a purple tone with 87% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECB6FA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECB6FA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 258, 288, and 318 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 288, 48, and 168 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECB6FA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 288 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 288 to 333 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 288 with its complement at 108 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 #ECB6FA
Lightness variations at hue 288 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECB6FA
Design Use Cases for #ECB6FA
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #ECB6FA is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #ECB6FA is very close to white but carries a subtle purple tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#ECB6FA falls in the purple spectrum (hue 288). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ECB6FA (hue 288) to its complement at hue 108. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 318. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecb6fa, #c5fab7);
CSS Code for #ECB6FA
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About Color #ECB6FA (#ECB6FA)
#ECB6FA is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 182 green, and 250 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 288 degrees with 87% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECB6FA is 206/255 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 6% cyan, 27% magenta, 0% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECB6FA against white is 1.66:1 and against black is 12.64:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.64:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C5FAB7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECB6FA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #CBB7FA and #FAB7E6, 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 #ECB6FA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECB6FA?
- #ECB6FA is Color #ECB6FA, a purple color (colour) with RGB(236, 182, 250), HSL(288, 87%, 85%), and CMYK(6%, 27%, 0%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 206/255.
- Is #ECB6FA accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECB6FA has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECB6FA?
- The complementary colour is #C5FAB7 (hue 108). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #CBB7FA and #FAB7E6. The triadic palette adds #FAEDB7 and #B7FAED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECB6FA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecb6fa; or rgb(236, 182, 250); or hsl(288, 87%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 288 87% 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.