#ECD4DA Hex Color

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Hex color #ecd4da graphic
Not bubblegum, not blush. This is a faded, almost gray pink that reads delicate and airy. The hex code #ecd4da works best as a dominant background in cosmetics or confectionery design, and it looks richer against deep plum than against plain white. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 15:1 contrast.

Questions about #ecd4da

What is #ecd4da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecd4da is rgb(236, 212, 218), in HSL hsl(345, 39%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 8%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ecd4da?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted mauve all bring out the gray undertone in #ecd4da without overpowering it. Avoid pairing it with pure white for large surfaces, where it can look washed out.
Is #ecd4da readable on white or black?
#ecd4da has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.99:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.