#ECE5C3 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated yellow sits comfortably in the beige family. Its airy, light quality works best as a neutral background for soft, organic brand identities or minimalist web layouts. While it provides excellent contrast for black text, avoid using it near pure white, where it can appear washed out. The hex code for this delicate tone is #ece5c3.
Questions about #ece5c3
What is #ece5c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ece5c3 is rgb(236, 229, 195), in HSL hsl(50, 52%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 17%, 7%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What design style suits the color #ece5c3?
This tone is ideal for minimalist, organic aesthetics that require a warm but understated foundation. Its desaturated quality makes it an excellent neutral for wellness brands, eco-friendly packaging, or clean, airy websites that aim to feel approachable rather than stark.
Is #ece5c3 readable on white or black?
#ece5c3 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.56:1 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.