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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1D6DC — Almond
#E1D6DC is a light desaturated pink sitting at 327° 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 #E1D6DC
- f8f6f7
- e5dbe0
- d1c0c9
- bda5b2
- a98a9b
- 956f84
- 7b5b6c
- 604754
- 45333d
- 2a1f25
- 0f0b0d
Color schemes using #E1D6DC
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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#E1D6DC FAQ
What color is #E1D6DC?
#E1D6DC is a shade of almond in the pink family. It has a hue of 327 degrees, 15% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1D6DC?
#E1D6DC is rgb(225, 214, 220) in RGB, hsl(327, 15%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 2%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1D6DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.85:1.
What colors go well with #E1D6DC?
Its direct complement is #D6E1DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6E1D6 and #D6E1E0 gives you contrast without the vibration.