Color #ECDAE2 Color / Colour Code #ECDAE2
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecdae2 (#ECDAE2). The colour is a pink tone with 32% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECDAE2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECDAE2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 303, 333, and 3 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 333, 93, and 213 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECDAE2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 333 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 333 to 18 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 333 with its complement at 153 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 #ECDAE2
Lightness variations at hue 333 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECDAE2
Design Use Cases for #ECDAE2
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #ECDAE2 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, #ECDAE2 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
#ECDAE2 is in the pink range (hue 333). 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 #ECDAE2 (hue 333) to its complement at hue 153. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 3. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecdae2, #daece4);
CSS Code for #ECDAE2
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About Color #ECDAE2 (#ECDAE2)
#ECDAE2 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 218 green, and 226 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 333 degrees with 32% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECDAE2 is 224/255 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, 4% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECDAE2 against white is 1.34:1 and against black is 15.69:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.69:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DAECE4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECDAE2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ECDAEB and #ECDBDA, 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 #ECDAE2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECDAE2?
- #ECDAE2 is Color #ECDAE2, a pink color (colour) with RGB(236, 218, 226), HSL(333, 32%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 8%, 4%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 224/255.
- Is #ECDAE2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECDAE2 has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.69:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECDAE2?
- The complementary colour is #DAECE4 (hue 153). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ECDAEB and #ECDBDA. The triadic palette adds #E2ECDA and #DAE2EC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECDAE2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecdae2; or rgb(236, 218, 226); or hsl(333, 32%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 333 32% 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.