Almond
Also known as: Intricate Ivory, Vanilla Mocha, Oatmeal Cookie, Patisserie
As a pale take on orange, Almond carries friendly and enthusiastic energy that suits fitness brands and autumn palettes. Almond plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.67:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Almond color codes
- HEX
- #EDDCC8
- RGB
- rgb(237, 220, 200)
- RGBA
- rgba(237, 220, 200, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(32, 51%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(32, 16%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(88.8 3.7 12.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.3% 0.033 71.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: antiquewhite#FAEBD7 · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 1013 — Oyster white#E3D9C6 · ΔE 3.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Almond works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Almond
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Almond by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.34:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.67:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Almond background: #000000
Palettes featuring Almond
Almond with its complement
Soft neighbors of Almond
Almond triad
Similar colors
- Buttercream#EFE0CD · ΔE 1.2
- Fondant#F4E2CF · ΔE 1.6
- Skeleton#EBDECC · ΔE 1.7
- Oyster#E3D3BF · ΔE 2.2
- Jakarta#EFDDC3 · ΔE 2.2
- Acropolis#F8E2CA · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Almond is closest to Cloudless.
Almond FAQs
What color is Almond?
Almond is a light orange with the hex code #EDDCC8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 32°, 51% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Almond?
The hex code for Almond is #EDDCC8. In RGB it's rgb(237, 220, 200), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 7%).
What colors go well with Almond?
Almond pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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