#ECEDED

#ECEDED

Color Values

HEX

#ECEDED

RGB

236, 237, 237

HSL

180.0, 2.7%, 92.7%

HSV

180.0, 0.4%, 92.9%

CMYK

0.4%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.9453 0.0011 197.1

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: #ECEDED;
color: #ECEDED;
border-color: #ECEDED;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 100 #F4F4F5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.9:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

RGB(236, 237, 237) · HSL(180.0, 2.7%, 92.7%) · CMYK(0.4%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 7.1%)

Does #ECEDED meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #ECEDED?

Use 000000 text on a #ECEDED background; contrast on black is 17.9:1.