analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4D8D8 — Almond
#E4D8D8 is a light desaturated red sitting at 0° 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 #E4D8D8
- f9f6f6
- e5dada
- d2bfbf
- bfa3a3
- ac8787
- 996c6c
- 7e5757
- 624444
- 463131
- 2b1e1e
- 0f0a0a
Color schemes using #E4D8D8
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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#E4D8D8 FAQ
What color is #E4D8D8?
#E4D8D8 is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 18% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E4D8D8?
#E4D8D8 is rgb(228, 216, 216) in RGB, hsl(0, 18%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4D8D8?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.11:1.
What colors go well with #E4D8D8?
Its direct complement is #D8E4E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8E4DE and #D8DEE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.