#ECF9F8

#ECF9F8

Color Values

HEX

#ECF9F8

RGB

236, 249, 248

HSL

175.4, 52.0%, 95.1%

HSV

175.4, 5.2%, 97.6%

CMYK

5.2%, 0.0%, 0.4%, 2.4%

OKLCH

0.9722 0.0138 191.4

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: #ECF9F8;
color: #ECF9F8;
border-color: #ECF9F8;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 50 #F0FDFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.47:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECF9F8?

RGB(236, 249, 248) · HSL(175.4, 52.0%, 95.1%) · CMYK(5.2%, 0.0%, 0.4%, 2.4%)

Does #ECF9F8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #ECF9F8?

Use 000000 text on a #ECF9F8 background; contrast on black is 19.47:1.