#ECF9F7

#ECF9F7

Color Values

HEX

#ECF9F7

RGB

236, 249, 247

HSL

170.8, 52.0%, 95.1%

HSV

170.8, 5.2%, 97.6%

CMYK

5.2%, 0.0%, 0.8%, 2.4%

OKLCH

0.9719 0.0139 186.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: azure

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: #ECF9F7;
color: #ECF9F7;
border-color: #ECF9F7;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 50 #F0FDFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.46:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECF9F7?

RGB(236, 249, 247) · HSL(170.8, 52.0%, 95.1%) · CMYK(5.2%, 0.0%, 0.8%, 2.4%)

Does #ECF9F7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.08:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #ECF9F7?

Use 000000 text on a #ECF9F7 background; contrast on black is 19.46:1.