Color #ECF5EB Color / Colour Code #ECF5EB
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecf5eb (#ECF5EB). The colour is a green tone with 33% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECF5EB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECF5EB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 84, 114, and 144 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 114, 234, and 354 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECF5EB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 114 and saturation at 33%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 114 to 159 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 114 with its complement at 294 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 #ECF5EB
Lightness variations at hue 114 and 33% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECF5EB
Design Use Cases for #ECF5EB
Balanced UI Color
At 33% saturation, #ECF5EB 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 94% lightness, #ECF5EB is very close to white but carries a subtle green tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Success & Growth Indicators
#ECF5EB falls in the green range (hue 114). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #ECF5EB (hue 114) to its complement at hue 294. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 144. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecf5eb, #f4ebf5);
CSS Code for #ECF5EB
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About Color #ECF5EB (#ECF5EB)
#ECF5EB is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 245 green, and 235 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 114 degrees with 33% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECF5EB is 241/255 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 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECF5EB against white is 1.12:1 and against black is 18.83:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.83:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F4EBF5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECF5EB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F1F5EB and #EBF5EF, 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 #ECF5EB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECF5EB?
- #ECF5EB is Color #ECF5EB, a green color (colour) with RGB(236, 245, 235), HSL(114, 33%, 94%), and CMYK(4%, 0%, 4%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 241/255.
- Is #ECF5EB accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECF5EB has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.83:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECF5EB?
- The complementary colour is #F4EBF5 (hue 294). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F1F5EB and #EBF5EF. The triadic palette adds #EBECF5 and #F5EBEC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECF5EB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecf5eb; or rgb(236, 245, 235); or hsl(114, 33%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 114 33% 94%; 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.