#ECEEF1 Hex Color
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Pale and lightly blue-leaning, the hex code #eceef1 is a faded grey with a clean, airy finish. Its high lightness suits interface backgrounds, architectural layouts, and restrained product design, though it can look washed out beside pure white. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal typography; black text provides about 18.1:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #eceef1
What is #eceef1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eceef1 is rgb(236, 238, 241), in HSL hsl(216, 15%, 94%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #eceef1?
The pale blue-gray #eceef1 pairs well with charcoal, dark neutrals, and muted blue accents, creating clear contrast without losing its restrained feel. Use warmer accents sparingly to keep the overall palette balanced.
Is #eceef1 readable on white or black?
#eceef1 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.06:1 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.