analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E2D6D5 — Almond
#E2D6D5 is a light desaturated red sitting at 5° 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 #E2D6D5
- f9f6f6
- e5dbda
- d2c0bf
- bfa5a3
- ac8a87
- 996f6c
- 7e5b57
- 624744
- 463331
- 2b1f1e
- 0f0b0a
Color schemes using #E2D6D5
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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#E2D6D5 FAQ
What color is #E2D6D5?
#E2D6D5 is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 18% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E2D6D5?
#E2D6D5 is rgb(226, 214, 213) in RGB, hsl(5, 18%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 6%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E2D6D5?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.81:1.
What colors go well with #E2D6D5?
Its direct complement is #D5E1E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5E2DC and #D5DAE2 gives you contrast without the vibration.