#ECF285 Hex Color
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No hot neon here. #ecf285 is a mellow yellow with a soft green undertone and plenty of lightness, which gives it a warm, easygoing glow. That sunny but relaxed feel suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. Treat it as an accent rather than a full background, since it washes out beside plain white. Black text on top reaches about 17.6:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #ecf285
What is #ecf285 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecf285 is rgb(236, 242, 133), in HSL hsl(63, 81%, 74%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 45%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #ecf285?
Pair #ecf285 with charcoal or navy for strong contrast, or with terracotta for something warmer and earthier. Its green undertone also sits comfortably beside sage and olive tones.
Is #ecf285 readable on white or black?
#ecf285 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.