analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DFD8DC — Almond
#DFD8DC is a light desaturated beige sitting at 326° 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 #DFD8DC
- f8f7f7
- e3dde0
- cec3c9
- b9a9b2
- a48f9b
- 8f7684
- 75606c
- 5b4b54
- 42363c
- 282125
- 0e0b0d
Color schemes using #DFD8DC
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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#DFD8DC FAQ
What color is #DFD8DC?
#DFD8DC is a shade of almond in the beige family. It has a hue of 326 degrees, 10% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #DFD8DC?
#DFD8DC is rgb(223, 216, 220) in RGB, hsl(326, 10%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 1%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DFD8DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.99:1.
What colors go well with #DFD8DC?
Its direct complement is #D8DFDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8DFD8 and #D8DFDE gives you contrast without the vibration.