analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E3D5D3 — Almond
#E3D5D3 is a light desaturated red sitting at 8° 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.
#e3d5d3
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #E3D5D3
- f9f6f6
- e7dbd9
- d4c0bc
- c2a4a0
- b08983
- 9e6e67
- 825953
- 654641
- 49322f
- 2c1e1c
- 100b0a
Color schemes using #E3D5D3
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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#E3D5D3 FAQ
What color is #E3D5D3?
#E3D5D3 is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 22% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E3D5D3?
#E3D5D3 is rgb(227, 213, 211) in RGB, hsl(8, 22%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 7%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E3D5D3?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.72:1.
What colors go well with #E3D5D3?
Its direct complement is #D3E1E3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3E3DD and #D3D9E3 gives you contrast without the vibration.