Color #ECD8DE Color / Colour Code #ECD8DE
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecd8de (#ECD8DE). The colour is a pink tone with 34% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECD8DE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECD8DE 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 #ECD8DE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 342 and saturation at 34%. 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 #ECD8DE
Lightness variations at hue 342 and 34% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECD8DE
Design Use Cases for #ECD8DE
Balanced UI Color
At 34% saturation, #ECD8DE 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 89% lightness, #ECD8DE 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
#ECD8DE 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 #ECD8DE (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, #ecd8de, #d9ece7);
CSS Code for #ECD8DE
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About Color #ECD8DE (#ECD8DE)
#ECD8DE is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 216 green, and 222 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 342 degrees with 34% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECD8DE is 223/255 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, 8% magenta, 6% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECD8DE against white is 1.36:1 and against black is 15.44:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.44:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D9ECE7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECD8DE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ECD9E9 and #ECDDD9, 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 #ECD8DE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECD8DE?
- #ECD8DE is Color #ECD8DE, a pink color (colour) with RGB(236, 216, 222), HSL(342, 34%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 8%, 6%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #ECD8DE accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECD8DE has a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.44:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECD8DE?
- The complementary colour is #D9ECE7 (hue 162). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ECD9E9 and #ECDDD9. The triadic palette adds #DFECD9 and #D9DFEC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECD8DE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecd8de; or rgb(236, 216, 222); or hsl(342, 34%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 342 34% 89%; 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.