#ECD6AF Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, #ecd6af blends pale beige with a warm yellow undertone. Its high lightness and low saturation create a gentle, airy mood suited to spring branding, baby products, spa packaging, and minimalist interiors. Use the hex code #ecd6af as a dominant background with black text for about 14.8:1 contrast and clear small-size readability.
Questions about #ecd6af
What is #ecd6af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecd6af is rgb(236, 214, 175), in HSL hsl(38, 62%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 26%, 7%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ecd6af?
Is #ecd6af warm or cool?
#ecd6af reads as a warm, lightly muted beige because its pale yellow undertone adds gentle warmth without strong saturation, while its high lightness keeps the shade airy and softer than richer golden or tan colors.
Is #ecd6af readable on white or black?
#ecd6af has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.80:1 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.