Almond

HEX: #EFDECD | Modern Palette

On White
1.31:1
FAIL
On Black
16.00:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#EFDECD
RGB
239, 222, 205
HSL
30°, 51% ,87%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 6

About Almond

Almond (#EFDECD) is a color with RGB(239, 222, 205) and HSL(30°, 51.5%, 87.1%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #CDDEEF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #CDEFDE and #DECDEF. The name comes from amygdala (Latin).

  • HEX: #EFDECD
  • RGB: 239, 222, 205
  • HSL: 30°, 51.5%, 87.1%
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #CDDEEF
  • Triadic colors: #CDEFDE, #DECDEF
  • The name comes from amygdala (Latin).

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Color Palettes

Almond #EFDECD is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Almond #EFDECD pairs with #CDDEEF as its complementary color, and #CDEFDE and #DECDEF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

ALMOND
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Almond #EFDECD moves from dark #130D06 tones through the base color to lighter #F9F2EC tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #E3E3CD
Protanopia #E0E0CD
Tritanopia #F1DCDC
Achromatopsia #E1E1E1

Frequently Asked Questions

Almond (#EFDECD) is a color with RGB(239, 222, 205) and HSL(30°, 51.5%, 87.1%).

#EFDECD pairs strongly with #CDDEEF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#EFDECD is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

The name Almond is linked to amygdala from Latin, meaning Referring to the almond nut or tree..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word amygdala
Meaning Referring to the almond nut or tree.
Language Latin
First Recorded Use 18th Century

History

The word 'almond' itself has a long history, evolving from Greek 'amygdalē' through Latin 'amygdala' and Old French 'almande' before entering English. As a color descriptor, 'almond' refers to the characteristic light, warm beige or off-white color associated with the nut. Its use as a color name is descriptive, drawing a direct comparison to the natural object. It is a relatively common and straightforward color term.

First Recorded Use

The color name 'Almond' likely came into use in the 18th century, describing the pale, creamy brown hue of the almond shell or kernel.

Cultural Associations

The color 'Almond' evokes natural, earthy tones, often associated with warmth, comfort, and simplicity. It is frequently used in interior design, fashion, and cosmetics for its neutral and versatile qualities. The association with the edible nut also lends it a sense of natural goodness and wholesomeness.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #EFDECD;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #EFDECD;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #EFDECD;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #EFDECD,
        #CDDEEF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #EFDECD,
        #CDDEEF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$almond: #EFDECD;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$almond-r: 239;
$almond-g: 222;
$almond-b: 205;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $almond;
    color: rgba($almond-r, $almond-g, $almond-b, 0.8);
}