#ECF1F2 Hex Color
Airy gray with a cool cast
#ecf1f2 is a pale, low-saturation gray with a faint blue-green cast. Its high lightness creates an airy, clean foundation for minimalist interfaces, architecture, and product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography, since black text reaches about 18.4:1 contrast. The hex code #ecf1f2 can feel washed out beside pure white.
Questions about #ecf1f2
What is #ecf1f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecf1f2 is rgb(236, 241, 242), in HSL hsl(190, 19%, 94%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #ecf1f2?
#ecf1f2 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted sage, which add readable contrast while preserving its cool, quiet character; warmer accents such as terracotta can add balance without overwhelming the pale background.
Is #ecf1f2 readable on white or black?
#ecf1f2 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.43:1 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.