analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECF0EA — Alabaster
#ECF0EA is a light desaturated green sitting at 100° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#ecf0ea
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Tints and shades of #ECF0EA
- f7f9f6
- dee5db
- c5d2bf
- adbea4
- 94ab88
- 7b976d
- 657d58
- 4e6145
- 384632
- 222a1e
- 0c0f0b
Color schemes using #ECF0EA
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#ECF0EA FAQ
What color is #ECF0EA?
#ECF0EA is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 100 degrees, 17% saturation and 93% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ECF0EA?
#ECF0EA is rgb(236, 240, 234) in RGB, hsl(100, 17%, 93%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 3%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECF0EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.22:1.
What colors go well with #ECF0EA?
Its direct complement is #EEEAF0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBEAF0 and #F0EAEF gives you contrast without the vibration.