Almond color: hex code #EFDECD
Almond has the hex code #EFDECD. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.7% red, 87.1% green and 80.4% blue (239, 222, 205).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 52% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 14% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16:1).
Almond (#EFDECD) color codes
| HEX | #EFDECD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 222, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.7%, 87.1%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 52%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 14%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 14%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.39, 3.06, 10.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.39, 10.87, 73.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.737, 75.002, 68.391) | |
| Decimal | 15720141 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Almond, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EFDECD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EFDECD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EFDECD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e4deccProtanopia
no red cones#e8e2cdDeuteranopia
no green cones#f6dad9Tritanopia
no blue cones#e1e1e1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #efdecd; }
.text { color: #efdecd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #efdecd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(239 222 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #efdecd, #efefcd); }Similar colors
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See #EFDECD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EFDECD?
- #EFDECD is a very light, moderate orange known as Almond. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Almond?
- The RGB value is 239, 222, 205: 239 red, 222 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Almond?
- The complementary color is #CDDEEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EFDECD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16:1 and white text 1.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.