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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5E6DB — Almond
#E5E6DB is a light desaturated yellow sitting at 65° 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 #E5E6DB
- f8f9f6
- e5e5da
- d1d2bf
- bdbfa3
- a9ac87
- 95996c
- 7b7e57
- 606244
- 454631
- 2a2b1e
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #E5E6DB
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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#E5E6DB FAQ
What color is #E5E6DB?
#E5E6DB is a shade of almond in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 18% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E5E6DB?
#E5E6DB is rgb(229, 230, 219) in RGB, hsl(65, 18%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5E6DB?
White text on this background reaches 1.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.67:1.
What colors go well with #E5E6DB?
Its direct complement is #DCDBE6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBDFE6 and #E1DBE6 gives you contrast without the vibration.