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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5D8D7 — Almond
#E5D8D7 is a light desaturated red sitting at 4° 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 #E5D8D7
- f9f6f6
- e6dad9
- d4bebd
- c1a3a1
- af8784
- 9c6b68
- 815754
- 654442
- 48312f
- 2c1e1d
- 0f0a0a
Color schemes using #E5D8D7
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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#E5D8D7 FAQ
What color is #E5D8D7?
#E5D8D7 is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 4 degrees, 21% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5D8D7?
#E5D8D7 is rgb(229, 216, 215) in RGB, hsl(4, 21%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 6%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5D8D7?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.14:1.
What colors go well with #E5D8D7?
Its direct complement is #D7E4E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D7E5DF and #D7DDE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.