Color #ECEAE6 Color / Colour Code #ECEAE6
This page shows the hex color code for color #eceae6 (#ECEAE6). The colour is a orange tone with 14% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECEAE6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECEAE6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 10, 40, and 70 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 40, 160, and 280 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECEAE6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 40 and saturation at 14%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 40 to 85 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 40 with its complement at 220 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 #ECEAE6
Lightness variations at hue 40 and 14% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECEAE6
Design Use Cases for #ECEAE6
Muted Accent Color
With 14% saturation, #ECEAE6 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 91% lightness, #ECEAE6 is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#ECEAE6 sits in the orange range (hue 40). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ECEAE6 (hue 40) to its complement at hue 220. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 70. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eceae6, #e5e7eb);
CSS Code for #ECEAE6
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Colors visually similar to #ECEAE6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #ECEAE6 (#ECEAE6)
#ECEAE6 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 234 green, and 230 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 40 degrees with 14% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECEAE6 is 234/255 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, 1% magenta, 3% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECEAE6 against white is 1.20:1 and against black is 17.48:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.48:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E5E7EB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECEAE6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EBE6E5 and #EAEBE5, 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 #ECEAE6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECEAE6?
- #ECEAE6 is Color #ECEAE6, a orange color (colour) with RGB(236, 234, 230), HSL(40, 14%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 1%, 3%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 234/255.
- Is #ECEAE6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECEAE6 has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.48:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECEAE6?
- The complementary colour is #E5E7EB (hue 220). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EBE6E5 and #EAEBE5. The triadic palette adds #E5EBE9 and #E9E5EB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECEAE6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #eceae6; or rgb(236, 234, 230); or hsl(40, 14%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 40 14% 91%; 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.