#ECD9CF Hex Color
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Faded like a seashell left in the sun, #ecd9cf is a pale orange pulled toward grey. Its low saturation and high lightness keep it soft, so it works best as a large background base rather than an accent. Black text reads clearly on it at about 15.4:1 contrast, and it flatters deep teal or dusty plum in a muted, warm palette.
Questions about #ecd9cf
What is #ecd9cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecd9cf is rgb(236, 217, 207), in HSL hsl(21, 43%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 12%, 7%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ecd9cf?
#ecd9cf pairs well with deep teal, dusty plum, and charcoal, which give its pale warmth something to push against. For a softer look, layer it with cream and warm taupe tones.
Is #ecd9cf a warm or cool color?
#ecd9cf reads warm because of its orange base, though the grey tint mutes that warmth. The result is a gentle, faded tone rather than a bright peach.
Is #ecd9cf readable on white or black?
#ecd9cf has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.39:1 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.