#ECF7B1 Hex Color
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This extremely pale, unsaturated yellow carries a distinct greenish tint that prevents it from feeling too warm. Because it is so light, #ecf7b1 works best as a supporting background rather than a main color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or dark teals, which provide the high contrast needed to anchor its delicate, airy nature without washing out the design.
Questions about #ecf7b1
What is #ecf7b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ecf7b1 is rgb(236, 247, 177), in HSL hsl(69, 81%, 83%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 28%, 3%.
Does #ecf7b1 lean warm or cool?
Despite being a yellow, #ecf7b1 leans cool due to its distinct greenish tint. This prevents the color from feeling overly vibrant or sunny, making it a sophisticated, muted choice for backgrounds that need a soft, organic, and modern feel.
Is #ecf7b1 readable on white or black?
#ecf7b1 has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.50:1 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.