Color #ECD9DA Color / Colour Code #ECD9DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecd9da (#ECD9DA). The colour is a red tone with 33% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECD9DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECD9DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 327, 357, and 27 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 357, 117, and 237 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECD9DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 357 and saturation at 33%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 357 to 42 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 357 with its complement at 177 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 #ECD9DA
Lightness variations at hue 357 and 33% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECD9DA
Design Use Cases for #ECD9DA
Balanced UI Color
At 33% saturation, #ECD9DA 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, #ECD9DA is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#ECD9DA falls in the red spectrum (hue 357). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ECD9DA (hue 357) to its complement at hue 177. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 27. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecd9da, #daeceb);
CSS Code for #ECD9DA
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About Color #ECD9DA (#ECD9DA)
#ECD9DA is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 217 green, and 218 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 357 degrees with 33% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECD9DA 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, 8% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECD9DA against white is 1.35:1 and against black is 15.50:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.50:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DAECEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECD9DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ECDAE4 and #ECE2DA, 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 #ECD9DA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECD9DA?
- #ECD9DA is Color #ECD9DA, a red color (colour) with RGB(236, 217, 218), HSL(357, 33%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 8%, 8%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #ECD9DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECD9DA has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.50:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECD9DA?
- The complementary colour is #DAECEB (hue 177). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ECDAE4 and #ECE2DA. The triadic palette adds #DBECDA and #DADBEC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECD9DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecd9da; or rgb(236, 217, 218); or hsl(357, 33%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 357 33% 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.