analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ECE3D0 — Almond
#ECE3D0 is a light moderately saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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.
#ece3d0
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #ECE3D0
- fbf9f4
- ede5d3
- dfd1b2
- d2bd90
- c4a96f
- b7954e
- 977b3e
- 766030
- 554523
- 332a15
- 120f07
Color schemes using #ECE3D0
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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#ECE3D0 FAQ
What color is #ECE3D0?
#ECE3D0 is a shade of almond in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 42% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ECE3D0?
#ECE3D0 is rgb(236, 227, 208) in RGB, hsl(41, 42%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ECE3D0?
White text on this background reaches 1.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.47:1.
What colors go well with #ECE3D0?
Its direct complement is #D0D9EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0E7EC and #D5D0EC gives you contrast without the vibration.