Color #ECF0CF Color / Colour Code #ECF0CF
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecf0cf (#ECF0CF). The colour is a yellow tone with 52% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECF0CF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECF0CF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 37, 67, and 97 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 67, 187, and 307 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECF0CF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 67 and saturation at 52%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 67 to 112 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 67 with its complement at 247 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 #ECF0CF
Lightness variations at hue 67 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECF0CF
Design Use Cases for #ECF0CF
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #ECF0CF 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 88% lightness, #ECF0CF is very close to white but carries a subtle yellow tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Attention & Optimism
#ECF0CF is in the yellow spectrum (hue 67). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ECF0CF (hue 67) to its complement at hue 247. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 97. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecf0cf, #d4d0f0);
CSS Code for #ECF0CF
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About Color #ECF0CF (#ECF0CF)
#ECF0CF is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 240 green, and 207 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 67 degrees with 52% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECF0CF is 235/255 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 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECF0CF against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.93:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.93:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D4D0F0 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECF0CF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F0E4D0 and #DDF0D0, 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 #ECF0CF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECF0CF?
- #ECF0CF is Color #ECF0CF, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(236, 240, 207), HSL(67, 52%, 88%), and CMYK(2%, 0%, 14%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 235/255.
- Is #ECF0CF accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECF0CF has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.93:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECF0CF?
- The complementary colour is #D4D0F0 (hue 247). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F0E4D0 and #DDF0D0. The triadic palette adds #D0EDF0 and #F0D0ED for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECF0CF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecf0cf; or rgb(236, 240, 207); or hsl(67, 52%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 67 52% 88%; 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.