analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECF5E1 — Alabaster
#ECF5E1 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 87° 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.
#ecf5e1
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ECF5E1
- f8fbf4
- e1efd0
- cbe4ad
- b5d88a
- 9fcc67
- 88c144
- 70a035
- 577d2a
- 3f5a1e
- 263612
- 0d1306
Color schemes using #ECF5E1
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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#ECF5E1 FAQ
What color is #ECF5E1?
#ECF5E1 is a shade of alabaster in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 50% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ECF5E1?
#ECF5E1 is rgb(236, 245, 225) in RGB, hsl(87, 50%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 8%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECF5E1?
White text on this background reaches 1.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.71:1.
What colors go well with #ECF5E1?
Its direct complement is #EAE0F5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0E1F5 and #F4E0F5 gives you contrast without the vibration.