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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9DCCE — Almond
#E9DCCE is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 31° 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 #E9DCCE
- faf7f4
- ece0d4
- ddc9b4
- cfb293
- c09b73
- b28453
- 936c42
- 735434
- 523c25
- 322516
- 120d08
Color schemes using #E9DCCE
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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#E9DCCE FAQ
What color is #E9DCCE?
#E9DCCE is a shade of almond in the orange family. It has a hue of 31 degrees, 38% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9DCCE?
#E9DCCE is rgb(233, 220, 206) in RGB, hsl(31, 38%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 12%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9DCCE?
White text on this background reaches 1.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.59:1.
What colors go well with #E9DCCE?
Its direct complement is #CEDBE9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CEE8E9 and #CECEE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.