What is Almond color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Almond, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#EED9C4
HEX#EED9C4
RGB238, 217, 196
HSL30°, 55%, 85%
HSB30°, 18%, 93%
CMYK0, 9, 18, 7
LAB88, 4, 13
XYZ70.0, 71.8, 62.4
LCH88, 14, 73°
LUV88, 14, 18
HWB30°, 77%, 7%

Almond Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from almond. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#EED9C4
#CCBAA8
#AA9B8C
#887C70
#665D54
#443E38
#221F1C
#000000

Tints

#EED9C4
#F0DECC
#F3E4D5
#F5E9DD
#F8EFE6
#FAF4EE
#FDFAF7
#FFFFFF

Tones

#EED9C4
#DECCBA
#CFC0B1
#BFB3A7
#AFA69D
#9F9993
#908D8A
#808080

Hues

#EED9C4
#E4EEC4
#C4EEC4
#C4EEE4
#C4D9EE
#CFC4EE
#EEC4EE
#EEC4CF

Almond Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against almond. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#EED9C4
15.36Great

High Contrast Sample Text

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The Almond color with the hex code #EED9C4 is a soft, warm beige shade inspired by the natural tones of almond shells. It symbolizes comfort, simplicity, warmth, and elegance, creating a calm and inviting visual impression. In color psychology, Almond #EED9C4 is often associated with balance, reliability, relaxation, and natural beauty, making it a popular choice for designs that aim to feel timeless and refined.

Almond Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around almond, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

#EEC4C4
#EED9C4
#EEEEC4

Complementary

#EED9C4
#C4D9EE

Split Complementary

#EED9C4
#C4EEEE
#C4C4EE

Triadic

#EED9C4
#C4EED9
#D9C4EE

Tetradic

#EED9C4
#D9EEC4
#C4D9EE
#D9C4EE

Square

#EED9C4
#C4EEC4
#C4D9EE
#EEC4EE

Almond Color Blindness Preview

See how almond is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#EED9C4
Original
#E5E5C9
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#EED9C4
Original
#E6E8CA
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#EED9C4
Original
#EDCDCE
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#EED9C4
Original
#DDDDDD
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What colors go with Almond?

Almond pairs well with warm neutrals like beige, cream, ivory, and brown, as well as earthy shades such as olive green and terracotta. For a more elegant contrast, Almond color works beautifully with navy blue, charcoal gray, and gold accents. These combinations create balanced, cozy, and sophisticated color palettes for interiors, fashion, and branding.

2. What colors make Almond?

Almond is made by mixing a light beige tone with warm undertones, typically using white, a small amount of brown, and a touch of yellow or red to create its soft appearance. The exact combination can vary, but blending these colors helps achieve the warm, creamy look of the Almond color. For digital designs, the Almond shade is represented by the hex code #EED9C4.

3. What color is Almond?

Almond is a soft beige color with warm, creamy undertones inspired by the natural shade of almond shells. The Almond color is represented by the hex code #EED9C4 and is often associated with warmth, comfort, simplicity, and elegance. It is commonly used in fashion, interior design, branding, and artwork to create soft, neutral, and sophisticated visual styles.

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