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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9CED5 — Almond
#E9CED5 is a light moderately saturated pink sitting at 344° 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 #E9CED5
- faf4f6
- ecd4da
- ddb4bf
- cf93a3
- c07388
- b2536c
- 934258
- 733444
- 522531
- 32161e
- 12080a
Color schemes using #E9CED5
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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#E9CED5 FAQ
What color is #E9CED5?
#E9CED5 is a shade of almond in the pink family. It has a hue of 344 degrees, 38% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9CED5?
#E9CED5 is rgb(233, 206, 213) in RGB, hsl(344, 38%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 9%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9CED5?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.25:1.
What colors go well with #E9CED5?
Its direct complement is #CEE9E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CEE9D4 and #CEE3E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.