Blanched Almond is a very light, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFEBCD, which equals rgb(255, 235, 205) in RGB and hsl(36, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M8 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFEBCD - RGB
255, 235, 205 - HSL
36°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 8, 20, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Blanched Almond
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.02:1. Its complementary color is #CCE0FF.
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Blanched Almond color codes
| HEX | #FFEBCD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 235, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(36, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 36°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 8%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16772045 |
Shades and tints of Blanched Almond
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFCF7 - 100
#FFF8EE - 200
#FFF5E6 - 300
#FFF2DE - 400
#FFEED5 - 500
#FFEBCD - 600
#D5C4AB - 700
#AA9D89 - 800
#807667 - 900
#554E44 - 950
#2B2722
Color harmonies for Blanched Almond
- Complementary
#CCE0FF≈ Palest Cerulean - Analogous −30°
#FFD1CC≈ Palest Red - Analogous +30°
#FAFFCC≈ Palest Lime - Triadic +120°
#CCFFEB≈ Palest Mint - Triadic +240°
#EBCCFF≈ Palest Grape - Split 150°
#CCFAFF≈ Palest Cyan - Split 210°
#D1CCFF≈ Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Blanched Almond
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Blanched Almond | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Blanched Almond | Aa | 18.02:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Blanched Almond
background-color: #FFEBCD;color: #FFEBCD;background-color: rgb(255, 235, 205);background-color: hsl(36, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-blanched-almond: #FFEBCD; }class="bg-[#FFEBCD]"Colors similar to Blanched Almond
- Palest Tangerine
#FFEBCC - Palest Orange
#FFE6CC - Palest Amber
#FFF0CC - Palest Bright Tangerine
#FAEAD1 - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Papaya Whip
#FFEFD5 - Palest Bright Orange
#FAE6D1 - Champagne
#F7E7CE - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Palest Marigold
#FFF5CC
More orange shades
- Coral
#FF7F50 - Dark Orange
#FF8C00 - Orange
#FFA500 - Peach Puff
#FFDAB9 - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Light Salmon
#FFA07A - Linen
#FAF0E6 - Moccasin
#FFE4B5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Blanched Almond?
The HEX code for Blanched Almond is #FFEBCD.
What is the RGB value of Blanched Almond?
Blanched Almond has an RGB value of 255, 235, 205 (rgb(255, 235, 205)). In HSL it is 36°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Blanched Almond?
Use black text on Blanched Almond. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 and black text has 18.02:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Blanched Almond?
The complementary color of Blanched Almond is #CCE0FF. Analogous colors #FFD1CC and #FAFFCC also pair well.