#ECF5EF Hex Color
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#ecf5ef is a pale, faded green with a delicate, almost grey cast and a clean, airy finish. Its low saturation supports harmony and stability without feeling stark. The hex code #ecf5ef works well as a dominant background in minimal, organic, pharmacy, or finance designs. Black text reaches about 18.9:1 contrast, supporting clear body copy.
Questions about #ecf5ef
What is #ecf5ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecf5ef is rgb(236, 245, 239), in HSL hsl(140, 31%, 94%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 2%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #ecf5ef?
#ecf5ef pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta, which give its very light, low-saturation green enough contrast and warmth. Use darker tones for headings or key controls while keeping the pale green as a spacious base.
Does #ecf5ef look warm or cool?
#ecf5ef reads cool-neutral because its very light green is heavily softened with gray rather than yellow. Place it beside warm wood, cream, or muted terracotta for more comfort; next to blue-gray, it will feel fresher.
Is #ecf5ef readable on white or black?
#ecf5ef has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.87:1 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.