Color #ECD2DA Color / Colour Code #ECD2DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecd2da (#ECD2DA). The colour is a pink tone with 41% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECD2DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECD2DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 312, 342, and 12 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 342, 102, and 222 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECD2DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 342 to 27 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 342 with its complement at 162 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 #ECD2DA
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECD2DA
Design Use Cases for #ECD2DA
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #ECD2DA 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 87% lightness, #ECD2DA 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
#ECD2DA is in the pink range (hue 342). 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 #ECD2DA (hue 342) to its complement at hue 162. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 12. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecd2da, #d0ebe3);
CSS Code for #ECD2DA
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About Color #ECD2DA (#ECD2DA)
#ECD2DA is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 210 green, and 218 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 41% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECD2DA is 219/255 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, 11% magenta, 8% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECD2DA against white is 1.42:1 and against black is 14.80:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.80:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D0EBE3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECD2DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBD0E6 and #EBD6D0, 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 #ECD2DA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECD2DA?
- #ECD2DA is Color #ECD2DA, a pink color (colour) with RGB(236, 210, 218), HSL(342, 41%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 11%, 8%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 219/255.
- Is #ECD2DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECD2DA has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.80:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECD2DA?
- The complementary colour is #D0EBE3 (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBD0E6 and #EBD6D0. The triadic palette adds #D8EBD0 and #D0D8EB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECD2DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecd2da; or rgb(236, 210, 218); or hsl(342, 41%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 41% 87%; 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.