Color #ECC5DA Color / Colour Code #ECC5DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecc5da (#ECC5DA). The colour is a pink tone with 51% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECC5DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECC5DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 298, 328, and 358 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 328, 88, and 208 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECC5DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 328 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 328 to 13 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 328 with its complement at 148 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 #ECC5DA
Lightness variations at hue 328 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECC5DA
Design Use Cases for #ECC5DA
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #ECC5DA 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, #ECC5DA is very close to white but carries a subtle pink tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Playfulness & Compassion
#ECC5DA is in the pink range (hue 328). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ECC5DA (hue 328) to its complement at hue 148. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 358. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecc5da, #c5ecd7);
CSS Code for #ECC5DA
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About Color #ECC5DA (#ECC5DA)
#ECC5DA is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 197 green, and 218 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 328 degrees with 51% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECC5DA is 211/255 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 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 8% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECC5DA against white is 1.55:1 and against black is 13.57:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.57:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C5ECD7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECC5DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBC5EC and #ECC5C7, 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 #ECC5DA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECC5DA?
- #ECC5DA is Color #ECC5DA, a pink color (colour) with RGB(236, 197, 218), HSL(328, 51%, 85%), and CMYK(0%, 17%, 8%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 211/255.
- Is #ECC5DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECC5DA has a contrast ratio of 1.55:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.57:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECC5DA?
- The complementary colour is #C5ECD7 (hue 148). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBC5EC and #ECC5C7. The triadic palette adds #DAECC5 and #C5DAEC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECC5DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecc5da; or rgb(236, 197, 218); or hsl(328, 51%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 328 51% 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.