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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E6DED5 — Almond
#E6DED5 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 32° 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 #E6DED5
- f9f7f5
- e8e0d8
- d6c9bb
- c4b29d
- b39b80
- a18463
- 856c50
- 68553e
- 4b3d2d
- 2d251b
- 100d0a
Color schemes using #E6DED5
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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#E6DED5 FAQ
What color is #E6DED5?
#E6DED5 is a shade of almond in the beige family. It has a hue of 32 degrees, 25% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E6DED5?
#E6DED5 is rgb(230, 222, 213) in RGB, hsl(32, 25%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E6DED5?
White text on this background reaches 1.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.77:1.
What colors go well with #E6DED5?
Its direct complement is #D6DDE6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6E6E6 and #D6D6E6 gives you contrast without the vibration.