analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDDCD9 — Almond
#EDDCD9 is a light moderately saturated red sitting at 9° 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.
#eddcd9
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Tints and shades of #EDDCD9
- faf5f5
- ebd8d5
- dcbbb5
- cd9d95
- be8075
- af6355
- 915044
- 713e35
- 512d26
- 311b17
- 110a08
Color schemes using #EDDCD9
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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#EDDCD9 FAQ
What color is #EDDCD9?
#EDDCD9 is a shade of almond in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 36% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EDDCD9?
#EDDCD9 is rgb(237, 220, 217) in RGB, hsl(9, 36%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 8%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDDCD9?
White text on this background reaches 1.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.84:1.
What colors go well with #EDDCD9?
Its direct complement is #D9EAED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9EDE6 and #D9E0ED gives you contrast without the vibration.