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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EFD9C3 — Almond
#EFD9C3 is a light moderately saturated orange sitting at 30° 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 #EFD9C3
- fcf7f3
- f2e0ce
- e8c8a9
- deb184
- d49a5f
- cb823a
- a86b2d
- 835323
- 5e3c19
- 39240f
- 140d05
Color schemes using #EFD9C3
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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#EFD9C3 FAQ
What color is #EFD9C3?
#EFD9C3 is a shade of almond in the orange family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 58% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #EFD9C3?
#EFD9C3 is rgb(239, 217, 195) in RGB, hsl(30, 58%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 18%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EFD9C3?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.38:1.
What colors go well with #EFD9C3?
Its direct complement is #C3D9EF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C3EFEF and #C3C3EF gives you contrast without the vibration.