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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECD6CB — Almond
#ECD6CB is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #ECD6CB
- fbf6f4
- eedbd2
- e2c0af
- d5a58d
- c88a6b
- bc6f49
- 9c5a3a
- 79462d
- 573320
- 351f14
- 130b07
Color schemes using #ECD6CB
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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#ECD6CB FAQ
What color is #ECD6CB?
#ECD6CB is a shade of almond in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 46% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ECD6CB?
#ECD6CB is rgb(236, 214, 203) in RGB, hsl(20, 46%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 14%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECD6CB?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.05:1.
What colors go well with #ECD6CB?
Its direct complement is #CBE1EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBECE6 and #CBD0EC gives you contrast without the vibration.