Color #ECDEE6 Color / Colour Code #ECDEE6
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecdee6 (#ECDEE6). The colour is a pink tone with 27% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECDEE6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECDEE6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 296, 326, and 356 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 326, 86, and 206 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECDEE6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 326 and saturation at 27%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 326 to 11 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 326 with its complement at 146 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 #ECDEE6
Lightness variations at hue 326 and 27% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECDEE6
Design Use Cases for #ECDEE6
Muted Accent Color
With 27% saturation, #ECDEE6 has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Near-White Background
At 90% lightness, #ECDEE6 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
#ECDEE6 is in the pink range (hue 326). 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 #ECDEE6 (hue 326) to its complement at hue 146. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 356. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecdee6, #dfece5);
CSS Code for #ECDEE6
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About Color #ECDEE6 (#ECDEE6)
#ECDEE6 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 222 green, and 230 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 326 degrees with 27% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECDEE6 is 227/255 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, 6% magenta, 3% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECDEE6 against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.16:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.16:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DFECE5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECDEE6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBDFEC and #ECDFE0, 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 #ECDEE6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECDEE6?
- #ECDEE6 is Color #ECDEE6, a pink color (colour) with RGB(236, 222, 230), HSL(326, 27%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 3%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #ECDEE6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECDEE6 has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.16:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECDEE6?
- The complementary colour is #DFECE5 (hue 146). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBDFEC and #ECDFE0. The triadic palette adds #E6ECDF and #DFE6EC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECDEE6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecdee6; or rgb(236, 222, 230); or hsl(326, 27%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 326 27% 90%; 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.