Almond color

A pale creamy beige, like the inside of an almond. It was a hugely popular appliance color in the 1980s and 90s, and it's still common for bathroom fixtures. Today it's used as a warm, soft neutral wall color.

Almond · #EFDECD

About almond

Almond (#EFDECD) is a warm, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the browns family. It mixes 239 red, 222 green and 205 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in appliances, wall paint, bathrooms.

Almond shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Almond color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Lavender mist

AnalogousClose to: Rose quartz, Oyster white

TriadicClose to: Duck egg blue, Light purple

Split complementaryClose to: Powder blue, Light purple

TetradicClose to: Celadon, Lavender mist, Thistle

Almond color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Almond

Analogous palette · Almond

Complementary palette · Almond

Triadic palette · Almond

With neutrals palette · Almond

With an accent palette · Almond

Almond contrast with text

White textContrast 1.3:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 16.0:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --almond: #EFDECD;
  --almond-rgb: 239, 222, 205;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--almond); }
.text { color: var(--almond); }

Colors similar to almond

Bone Ecru Pearl Antique white Champagne Eggshell Oatmeal Alabaster Linen Oyster white

Themed palettes with this color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for almond?

The hex code for almond is #EFDECD. In RGB it is rgb(239, 222, 205), in HSL hsl(30, 52%, 87%) and in CMYK 0, 7, 14, 6.

What is the complementary color of almond?

Its complement on the color wheel is #CDDEEF, close to lavender mist. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on almond?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.3:1, while with black it is 16.0:1.