#ECF9EC

#ECF9EC

Color Values

HEX

#ECF9EC

RGB

236, 249, 236

HSL

120.0, 52.0%, 95.1%

HSV

120.0, 5.2%, 97.6%

CMYK

5.2%, 0.0%, 5.2%, 2.4%

OKLCH

0.9689 0.0219 145.4

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: #ECF9EC;
color: #ECF9EC;
border-color: #ECF9EC;
Nearest Tailwind: Green 50 #F0FDF4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.33:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECF9EC?

RGB(236, 249, 236) · HSL(120.0, 52.0%, 95.1%) · CMYK(5.2%, 0.0%, 5.2%, 2.4%)

Does #ECF9EC meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #ECF9EC?

Use 000000 text on a #ECF9EC background; contrast on black is 19.33:1.