#ECF4B0 Hex Color
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#ecf4b0 is a pale, softly saturated yellow with a gentle green undertone and luminous finish. Its softness suits spring layouts, baby products, open-space branding, and gentle sale graphics. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black text for strong legibility. The hex code #ecf4b0 can look washed out beside pure white, so pair it with warm gray.
Questions about #ecf4b0
What is #ecf4b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecf4b0 is rgb(236, 244, 176), in HSL hsl(67, 76%, 82%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 28%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #ecf4b0?
#ecf4b0 pairs well with charcoal and warm gray for grounded contrast, while muted sage, terracotta, or burgundy can add coordinated or richer accents without overwhelming its soft, pale yellow-green base.
Is #ecf4b0 warm or cool?
#ecf4b0 reads as a soft warm yellow overall, but its gentle green undertone gives it a slightly fresher, cooler edge than a creamy or golden yellow. That balance makes it feel light, springlike, and calm.
Is #ecf4b0 readable on white or black?
#ecf4b0 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.13:1 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.