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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E1D8D6 — Almond
#E1D8D6 is a light desaturated red sitting at 11° 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 #E1D8D6
- f8f7f6
- e5dddb
- d1c3c0
- bdaaa5
- a9908a
- 95766f
- 7b605b
- 604b47
- 453633
- 2a211f
- 0f0c0b
Color schemes using #E1D8D6
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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#E1D8D6 FAQ
What color is #E1D8D6?
#E1D8D6 is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 15% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E1D8D6?
#E1D8D6 is rgb(225, 216, 214) in RGB, hsl(11, 15%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E1D8D6?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.99:1.
What colors go well with #E1D8D6?
Its direct complement is #D6DFE1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6E1DD and #D6D9E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.