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Beige

Hex Code #ECF4DD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #ECF4DD, historically referred to as Beige, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 93% red, 96% green, and 87% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 236, Green: 244, and Blue: 221. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #ECF4DD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 81°, a saturation of 51%, and a lightness index of 91%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 96%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #ECF4DD into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)236, 244, 221
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)81°, 51%, 91%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)81°, 9%, 96%
CSS Valuergb(236, 244, 221)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.13:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background18.55:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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