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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9E0E1 — Almond
#E9E0E1 is a light desaturated red sitting at 353° 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 #E9E0E1
- f9f6f6
- e5dbdc
- d2bfc1
- bea4a7
- ab888c
- 976d72
- 7d585d
- 614548
- 463234
- 2a1e1f
- 0f0b0b
Color schemes using #E9E0E1
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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#E9E0E1 FAQ
What color is #E9E0E1?
#E9E0E1 is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 17% saturation and 90% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9E0E1?
#E9E0E1 is rgb(233, 224, 225) in RGB, hsl(353, 17%, 90%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 3%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9E0E1?
White text on this background reaches 1.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.21:1.
What colors go well with #E9E0E1?
Its direct complement is #E1EAE9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E1EAE4 and #E1E7EA gives you contrast without the vibration.