#ECEDD1 Hex Color
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#ecedd1 is a pale yellow with a faint green undertone, close to bleached linen. Its very low saturation keeps it airy and delicate, which suits minimalist layouts, open backgrounds, and budget-friendly sale graphics. Pair it with deep olive or charcoal so it reads as a choice, not a washed-out white. Black text hits about 17.6:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #ecedd1
What is #ecedd1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecedd1 is rgb(236, 237, 209), in HSL hsl(62, 44%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 12%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ecedd1?
Deep olive, charcoal, and muted terracotta give #ecedd1 enough contrast to feel intentional. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so anchor it with darker neighbors.
Is #ecedd1 safe to use behind body text?
Yes. Black text on #ecedd1 reaches about 17.6:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body copy. Most dark ink colors will pass comfortably too.
Is #ecedd1 readable on white or black?
#ecedd1 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.60:1 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.