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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6D0CB — Almond
#E6D0CB is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #E6D0CB
- faf6f5
- ebd9d5
- dcbcb5
- cca096
- bd8376
- ae6656
- 905345
- 704136
- 512e27
- 311c18
- 110a08
Color schemes using #E6D0CB
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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#E6D0CB FAQ
What color is #E6D0CB?
#E6D0CB is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 35% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6D0CB?
#E6D0CB is rgb(230, 208, 203) in RGB, hsl(11, 35%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 12%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6D0CB?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.25:1.
What colors go well with #E6D0CB?
Its direct complement is #CBE1E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBE6DE and #CBD4E6 gives you contrast without the vibration.