Color swatch image showing #ECEBC4 with RGB(236,235,196) values

#ECEBC4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ECEBC4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ECEBC4 Color Information

#ECEBC4 RGB value is (236, 235, 196). The hex color red value is 236, green is 235, and blue is 196. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 17 percent, 7 percent.

#ECEBC4 color swatch
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#ECEBC4 Color Meaning

Color #ECEBC4 conveys muted warmth, grounded cheerfulness, and subtle sophistication. Its soft yellow tone evokes gentle sunlight and cozy elegance. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon2 (#ECEBC4) promotes calm optimism, clarity of thought, and emotional steadiness. In design, color #ECEBC4 pairs well with earthy neutrals and pastels for inviting, harmonious compositions. Symbolically, #ECEBC4 embodies subtle vitality, nurturing energy, and understated brightness. Spiritually, color #ECEBC4 encourages inner balance, mindful awareness, and gentle optimism. Across cultures, #ECEBC4 is associated with domestic comfort, refined warmth, and soft illumination.

Color Conversion

Convert #ECEBC4 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#ECEBC4
RGB
rgb(236, 235, 196)
HSL
hsl(58°, 51%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 17%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 17%, 93%)
XYZ
74.2642 81.2351 63.9903
Yxy
81.2351 0.3383 0.3701
Hunter Lab
90.1305 -2.4697 6.4984
CIE-Lab
92.2362 -6.0133 19.0884

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green235 / 255 (92%)
92%
Blue196 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#ECEBC4 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#ECEBC4 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #ECEBC4 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#ECEBC4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ECEBC4 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ECEBC4;

Text Color

color: #ECEBC4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ECEBC4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ECEBC440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ECEBC4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECEBC4 0%, #bbb73d 100%);

#ECEBC4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ECEBC4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.