#ECF2FF Hex Color
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Softer than snow, #ecf2ff is a near-white blue with a grey undertone. That muted quality keeps it calm and neutral, which suits interfaces for finance, healthcare, and security. It works best as a base background under dark text, since black reads at about 18.7:1 contrast. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so define it with a navy or slate border.
Questions about #ecf2ff
What is #ecf2ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecf2ff is rgb(236, 242, 255), in HSL hsl(221, 100%, 96%) and in CMYK 7%, 5%, 0%, 0%.
What text color works best on #ecf2ff?
Black text works best on #ecf2ff, with a contrast ratio of about 18.7:1, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Dark slate and navy also read clearly for headings and body copy.
Where does #ecf2ff fit in a color palette?
Use #ecf2ff as a dominant background rather than an accent, since its low saturation fades at small sizes. It pairs cleanly with navy, slate, and warm greys.
Is #ecf2ff readable on white or black?
#ecf2ff has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.71:1 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.