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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9D8D3 — Almond
#E9D8D3 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 14° 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 #E9D8D3
- faf6f5
- eadad6
- dabfb6
- cba397
- bb8878
- ab6c59
- 8e5847
- 6f4438
- 4f3128
- 301e18
- 110b09
Color schemes using #E9D8D3
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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#E9D8D3 FAQ
What color is #E9D8D3?
#E9D8D3 is a shade of almond in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 33% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9D8D3?
#E9D8D3 is rgb(233, 216, 211) in RGB, hsl(14, 33%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 9%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9D8D3?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.23:1.
What colors go well with #E9D8D3?
Its direct complement is #D3E4E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3E9E3 and #D3D9E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.