Blanched Almond color: hex code #FFEBCD
Blanched Almond has the hex code #FFEBCD. It is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 92.2% green and 80.4% blue (255, 235, 205).
Its hue angle is 36°, with 100% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 20% yellow and 0% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword blanchedalmond.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.02:1).
Blanched Almond (#FFEBCD) color codes
| HEX | #FFEBCD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 235, 205) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 92.2%, 80.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 100%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(36, 20%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.92, 2.13, 17.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.92, 17.16, 82.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.968, 85.086, 69.851) | |
| Decimal | 16772045 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blanched 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 #FFEBCD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFEBCD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.02:1 | 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 #FFEBCD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4ebcbProtanopia
no red cones#f9f0ceDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffe5e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#edededAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffebcd; }
.text { color: #ffebcd; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffebcd; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 235 205 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffebcd, #faffcd); }Similar colors
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See #FFEBCD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFEBCD?
- #FFEBCD is a very light, vivid orange known as Blanched Almond. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blanched Almond?
- The RGB value is 255, 235, 205: 255 red, 235 green and 205 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blanched Almond?
- The complementary color is #CDE1FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFEBCD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.02:1 and white text 1.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.