#ECF3F3 Hex Color
An airy neutral with subtle mint freshness
This pale, desaturated grey carries a subtle mint undertone, feeling airy and clinically clean. Because it is so light, #ecf3f3 works perfectly as a neutral UI background, offering more character than plain white without sacrificing legibility. Black text remains sharp against its surface, making it a functional choice for high-contrast, minimalist design systems.
Questions about #ecf3f3
What is #ecf3f3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecf3f3 is rgb(236, 243, 243), in HSL hsl(180, 23%, 94%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 0%, 5%.
Why does #ecf3f3 work better than pure white for UI backgrounds?
Using #ecf3f3 provides a softer, more sophisticated interface compared to stark white because the faint green undertones reduce screen glare. It maintains high legibility for text while preventing the eye fatigue often caused by blindingly bright, empty browser spaces.
Is #ecf3f3 readable on white or black?
#ecf3f3 has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.68:1 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.