#ECFBF9

#ECFBF9

Color Values

HEX

#ECFBF9

RGB

236, 251, 249

HSL

172.0, 65.2%, 95.5%

HSV

172.0, 6.0%, 98.4%

CMYK

6.0%, 0.0%, 0.8%, 1.6%

OKLCH

0.9764 0.016 187.3

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: #ECFBF9;
color: #ECFBF9;
border-color: #ECFBF9;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 50 #F0FDFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.73:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #ECFBF9?

RGB(236, 251, 249) · HSL(172.0, 65.2%, 95.5%) · CMYK(6.0%, 0.0%, 0.8%, 1.6%)

Does #ECFBF9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.06:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #ECFBF9?

Use 000000 text on a #ECFBF9 background; contrast on black is 19.73:1.