Almond Brittle color: hex code #E5D3B9
Almond Brittle has the hex code #E5D3B9. It is a light, desaturated orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.8% red, 82.7% green and 72.5% blue (229, 211, 185).
Its hue angle is 35°, with 46% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 19% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.35:1).
Almond Brittle (#E5D3B9) color codes
| HEX | #E5D3B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(229, 211, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.8%, 82.7%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 46%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(35, 19%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 19%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.38, 2.1, 15.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.38, 15.28, 82.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.364, 66.751, 55.383) | |
| Decimal | 15061945 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Almond Brittle, 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 #E5D3B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #E5D3B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.35:1 | 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 #E5D3B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dbd3b7Protanopia
no red cones#dfd7baDeuteranopia
no green cones#edceccTritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e5d3b9; }
.text { color: #e5d3b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e5d3b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(229 211 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e5d3b9, #e1e5b9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Almond.
See #E5D3B9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E5D3B9?
- #E5D3B9 is a light, desaturated orange known as Almond Brittle. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Almond Brittle?
- The RGB value is 229, 211, 185: 229 red, 211 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Almond Brittle?
- The complementary color is #B9CBE5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E5D3B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.35:1 and white text 1.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.