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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9CECD — Almond
#E9CECD is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #E9CECD
- faf5f4
- ecd5d4
- deb5b3
- cf9593
- c17572
- b35551
- 944441
- 743533
- 532624
- 321716
- 120808
Color schemes using #E9CECD
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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#E9CECD FAQ
What color is #E9CECD?
#E9CECD is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 39% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9CECD?
#E9CECD is rgb(233, 206, 205) in RGB, hsl(2, 39%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 12%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9CECD?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.17:1.
What colors go well with #E9CECD?
Its direct complement is #CDE8E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDE9DC and #CDDAE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.