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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9E4DD — Almond
#E9E4DD is a light desaturated beige sitting at 35° 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 #E9E4DD
- f9f8f6
- e6e1d9
- d4cabd
- c1b4a1
- af9d84
- 9c8668
- 816e54
- 655642
- 483e2f
- 2c251d
- 0f0d0a
Color schemes using #E9E4DD
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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#E9E4DD FAQ
What color is #E9E4DD?
#E9E4DD is a shade of almond in the beige family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 21% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #E9E4DD?
#E9E4DD is rgb(233, 228, 221) in RGB, hsl(35, 21%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9E4DD?
White text on this background reaches 1.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.61:1.
What colors go well with #E9E4DD?
Its direct complement is #DDE2E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DDE8E9 and #DEDDE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.