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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E8DED9 — Almond
#E8DED9 is a light moderately saturated beige sitting at 20° 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 #E8DED9
- f9f7f5
- e8ddd8
- d6c4bb
- c4aa9d
- b39180
- a17863
- 856250
- 684c3e
- 4b372d
- 2d211b
- 100c0a
Color schemes using #E8DED9
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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#E8DED9 FAQ
What color is #E8DED9?
#E8DED9 is a shade of almond in the beige family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 25% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E8DED9?
#E8DED9 is rgb(232, 222, 217) in RGB, hsl(20, 25%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 6%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E8DED9?
White text on this background reaches 1.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.88:1.
What colors go well with #E8DED9?
Its direct complement is #D9E3E8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9E8E6 and #D9DBE8 gives you contrast without the vibration.