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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E3D9DC — Almond
#E3D9DC is a light desaturated pink sitting at 342° 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 #E3D9DC
- f8f6f7
- e5dbde
- d1c0c5
- bda5ac
- a98a93
- 956f7b
- 7b5b64
- 60474e
- 453338
- 2a1f22
- 0f0b0c
Color schemes using #E3D9DC
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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#E3D9DC FAQ
What color is #E3D9DC?
#E3D9DC is a shade of almond in the pink family. It has a hue of 342 degrees, 15% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E3D9DC?
#E3D9DC is rgb(227, 217, 220) in RGB, hsl(342, 15%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 3%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E3D9DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.22:1.
What colors go well with #E3D9DC?
Its direct complement is #D9E3E0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9E3DB and #D9E1E3 gives you contrast without the vibration.