#EDECF7 Hex Color
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A whisper of violet stirred into white, close to the tint of pale lilac or old lace. The hex code #edecf7 is so muted it reads almost grey, which makes it a reliable base for UI backgrounds that feel softer than plain white. Black text holds about 17.9:1 contrast on it, and deep plum accents keep it from going flat.
Questions about #edecf7
What is #edecf7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edecf7 is rgb(237, 236, 247), in HSL hsl(245, 41%, 95%) and in CMYK 4%, 4%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #edecf7?
Deep plum and charcoal give #edecf7 enough weight to read as intentional, and muted mauve keeps the palette tonal. Avoid bright yellows next to it, since the contrast in both hue and saturation gets loud.
Can #edecf7 be used as a text background?
Yes. Black text on #edecf7 reaches about 17.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 minimum for WCAG AA body text. Darker plum or navy text also passes comfortably.
Is #edecf7 readable on white or black?
#edecf7 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.94:1 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.