#ECECF9

#ECECF9

Color Values

HEX

#ECECF9

RGB

236, 236, 249

HSL

240.0, 52.0%, 95.1%

HSV

240.0, 5.2%, 97.6%

CMYK

5.2%, 5.2%, 0.0%, 2.4%

OKLCH

0.9469 0.0174 286.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Near-whites and off-whites radiate purity, simplicity, and spacious clarity. They feel open and unbounded, associated with cleanliness, fresh starts, and minimalism. These tones create a sense of potential and possibility, inviting focus on content.

Design Usage

Off-whites are preferred over pure white for page backgrounds to reduce glare. They feel warmer while maintaining a clean, bright aesthetic. Use for primary backgrounds and content areas where visual breathing room is needed.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #ECECF9;
color: #ECECF9;
border-color: #ECECF9;
Nearest Tailwind: Indigo 50 #EEF2FF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.93:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECECF9?

RGB(236, 236, 249) · HSL(240.0, 52.0%, 95.1%) · CMYK(5.2%, 5.2%, 0.0%, 2.4%)

Does #ECECF9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.17:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #ECECF9?

Use 000000 text on a #ECECF9 background; contrast on black is 17.93:1.