Color #ECF9DC Color / Colour Code #ECF9DC
This page shows the hex color code for color #ecf9dc (#ECF9DC). The colour is a green tone with 71% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #ECF9DC against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#ECF9DC paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 57, 87, and 117 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 87, 207, and 327 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #ECF9DC
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 87 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 87 to 132 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 87 with its complement at 267 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 #ECF9DC
Lightness variations at hue 87 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #ECF9DC
Design Use Cases for #ECF9DC
Vibrant Brand Color
#ECF9DC has a strong 71% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 92% lightness, #ECF9DC 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
#ECF9DC falls in the green range (hue 87). 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 #ECF9DC (hue 87) to its complement at hue 267. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 117. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecf9dc, #e9dcf9);
CSS Code for #ECF9DC
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About Color #ECF9DC (#ECF9DC)
#ECF9DC is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 236 red, 249 green, and 220 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 87 degrees with 71% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #ECF9DC is 242/255 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 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #ECF9DC against white is 1.10:1 and against black is 19.15:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 19.15:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E9DCF9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #ECF9DC. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F9F8DC and #DEF9DC, 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 #ECF9DC
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #ECF9DC?
- #ECF9DC is Color #ECF9DC, a green color (colour) with RGB(236, 249, 220), HSL(87, 71%, 92%), and CMYK(5%, 0%, 12%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 242/255.
- Is #ECF9DC accessible for text?
- Against white, #ECF9DC has a contrast ratio of 1.10:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 19.15:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #ECF9DC?
- The complementary colour is #E9DCF9 (hue 267). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F9F8DC and #DEF9DC. The triadic palette adds #DCECF9 and #F9DCEC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #ECF9DC in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ecf9dc; or rgb(236, 249, 220); or hsl(87, 71%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 87 71% 92%; 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.