#FFECCC Hex Color
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This very light, unsaturated beige provides a luminous foundation for UI backgrounds and packaging. With the hex code #ffeccc, it offers high accessibility when paired with dark text. The hue looks slightly washed out next to pure white, so ground the design with deep charcoal or slate grey for balance. It functions best as a primary neutral rather than a small accent.
Questions about #ffeccc
What is #ffeccc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffeccc is rgb(255, 236, 204), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 20%, 0%.
Should #ffeccc be used as a primary or accent color?
It functions effectively as a primary neutral background rather than a vibrant accent. Because #ffeccc is desaturated and pale, it allows bolder, darker elements to stand out, creating a clean, airy, and professional canvas for your overall interface design.
Is #ffeccc readable on white or black?
#ffeccc has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.12:1 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.