#ECECD7 Hex Color
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Soft and highly muted, #ececd7 is a pale yellow with gray undertones and a bleached, luminous finish. Its delicate lightness suits open-space layouts, budget branding, and clean UI backgrounds, where it works as a dominant base. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive for definition, since white can wash it out. The hex code #ececd7 supports clear black text.
Questions about #ececd7
What is #ececd7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ececd7 is rgb(236, 236, 215), in HSL hsl(60, 36%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 9%, 7%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ececd7?
Is #ececd7 warm or cool?
#ececd7 reads as a soft warm-neutral because its yellow base brings warmth, while strong gray undertones reduce saturation and keep it restrained. The result feels pale and balanced rather than sunny, making it suitable for quiet, open interiors and gentle interfaces.
Is #ececd7 readable on white or black?
#ececd7 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.54:1 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.