#ECE9F9 Hex Color

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This luminous, desaturated violet sits right on the edge of grey. Because of its extreme lightness, #ece9f9 functions best as a background color that brings a sense of structure without the harshness of stark white. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep, charcoal greys or muted olive tones. Designers appreciate that black text maintains high contrast here, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI layouts.

Questions about #ece9f9

What is #ece9f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ece9f9 is rgb(236, 233, 249), in HSL hsl(251, 57%, 95%) and in CMYK 5%, 6%, 0%, 2%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #ece9f9?
This color anchors well against deep tones like charcoal or navy to create sophisticated contrast. If you prefer a more natural palette, try pairing it with muted olive or sage greens, which lean into the violet undertones of #ece9f9.
Is #ece9f9 readable on white or black?
#ece9f9 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.59:1 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.