Color #ECDFE0 Color / Colour Code #ECDFE0
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecdfe0 (#ECDFE0). The colour is a red tone with 25% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECDFE0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECDFE0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 325, 355, and 25 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 355, 115, and 235 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECDFE0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 355 and saturation at 25%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 355 to 40 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 355 with its complement at 175 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 #ECDFE0
Lightness variations at hue 355 and 25% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECDFE0
Design Use Cases for #ECDFE0
Muted Accent Color
With 25% saturation, #ECDFE0 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, #ECDFE0 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
#ECDFE0 falls in the red spectrum (hue 355). 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 #ECDFE0 (hue 355) to its complement at hue 175. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 25. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecdfe0, #dfeceb);
CSS Code for #ECDFE0
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #ECDFE0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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Apply #ECDFE0 across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #ECDFE0 (#ECDFE0)
#ECDFE0 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 223 green, and 224 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 355 degrees with 25% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECDFE0 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, 5% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECDFE0 against white is 1.30:1 and against black is 16.20:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.20:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DFECEB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECDFE0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #ECDFE7 and #ECE4DF, 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 #ECDFE0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECDFE0?
- #ECDFE0 is Color #ECDFE0, a red color (colour) with RGB(236, 223, 224), HSL(355, 25%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 5%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 227/255.
- Is #ECDFE0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECDFE0 has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.20:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECDFE0?
- The complementary colour is #DFECEB (hue 175). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #ECDFE7 and #ECE4DF. The triadic palette adds #E0ECDF and #DFE0EC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECDFE0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecdfe0; or rgb(236, 223, 224); or hsl(355, 25%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 355 25% 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.