Almond

Almond Shell Tones, Elegant and Soft

Brown & Tan Gentle Standard Color

HEX#FFEBCD

RGBrgb(255, 235, 205)

HSLhsl(36, 100%, 90%)

HSVhsv(36, 20%, 100%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 0%)

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RGBArgba(255, 235, 205, 1)

HSLAhsla(36, 100%, 90%, 1)

OKLCHoklch(97.6%, 0.021, 80)

LCHlch(97.2%, 8, 161)

🎨 Color Palettes

Analogous2-3 adjacent hues (≤60°)

Triadic3 hues spaced 120° apart

Split ComplementaryMain color + colors adjacent to its complement

Complementary2 hues spaced 180° apart

Tetradic (Rectangle)4 hues forming a rectangle

MonochromaticSingle hue with varying saturation and lightness

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Aa14px Body

High Contrast Text

#754600Ratio 6.8:1AA

Suitable for body text, headings, and primary content, ensuring readability for all users

Aa14px Body

Standard Text

#6A7500Ratio 4.3:1AA Large

Suitable for regular body content, meeting WCAG AA standards

Aa14px Body

Large Text / UI Components

#3F9E00Ratio 3:1AA Large

Suitable for large text (≥18px bold or ≥24px), icons, UI component boundaries

Aa14px Body

Decorative / Dividers

#00C274Ratio 2:1Fail

Suitable for decorative elements, dividers, non-essential text

📊 Color Scales

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Lightness VariationFixed hue and saturation, proportional lightness scaling 30%→100%

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Saturation VariationFixed hue and lightness, proportional saturation scaling 40%→100%

#F0E8DB

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#FAEAD1

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#FFEBCC

Lightness + Saturation Mixed VariationSimultaneous lightness and saturation proportional scaling

#5A4930

#8A6938

#BB873A

#DAA24E

#EDBC73

#F9D59F

#FFEBCC

Hue Fine-TuningFixed saturation and lightness, stepwise hue fine-tuning ±15°

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💡 Use Cases

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Interior Design

Almond is a popular wall color for living rooms and bedrooms, creating a warm, neutral, and serene backdrop.

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Textiles & Fashion

Used for linens, clothing, and upholstery, Almond offers a soft, elegant, and natural look.

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Digital Design

Almond is an excellent background color in websites and presentations, providing a warm, clean, and professional canvas.

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Packaging

For products that want to convey natural, organic, or elegant qualities, Almond is a sophisticated choice.

📜 Origin & History

Almond is a pale, warm, off-white color reminiscent of the interior of an almond shell. Its use as a color descriptor likely began in the 20th century, following the trend of naming colors after natural objects.

The color became popular in the mid-20th century American interior design, used as a softer, warmer alternative to pure white. It was particularly popular in kitchens and bathrooms, representing cleanliness, modernity, and a gentle touch.

In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Almond has remained a staple neutral in design. It is often associated with Wabi-sabi and minimalist styles for its natural, understated elegance.

Today, Almond is used in fashion, interiors, and digital design as a warm, soothing backdrop. It conveys a sense of simplicity, quiet luxury, and a refined, natural aesthetic.

Almond represents a calm, neutral purity that is both elegant and approachable. It speaks of understated taste and a connection to the gentle beauty of the natural world.

🧠 Color Psychology

CalmAlmond is a very calm and soothing color, creating a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere.

WarmIt offers a gentle, comfortable warmth that is more inviting than a stark white or cool gray.

ElegantThe color has a quiet, understated elegance that feels refined and sophisticated.

NeutralIt is an excellent neutral, allowing other colors in a design to take center stage without competing.

CleanAlmond feels clean and pure, but in a soft, gentle way, making it ideal for living spaces.

NaturalThe color is inspired by nature, bringing a sense of organic softness and simplicity to any design.

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