analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DED8DA — Almond
#DED8DA is a light desaturated beige sitting at 340° 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.
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Tints and shades of #DED8DA
- f8f7f7
- e2dddf
- cdc4c7
- b7abaf
- a29197
- 8c787f
- 736268
- 5a4c51
- 40373a
- 272123
- 0e0c0c
Color schemes using #DED8DA
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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#DED8DA FAQ
What color is #DED8DA?
#DED8DA is a shade of almond in the beige family. It has a hue of 340 degrees, 8% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DED8DA?
#DED8DA is rgb(222, 216, 218) in RGB, hsl(340, 8%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 2%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DED8DA?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.94:1.
What colors go well with #DED8DA?
Its direct complement is #D8DEDC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8DED9 and #D8DDDE gives you contrast without the vibration.