Blanched Almond (#FFEBCD) Color Code

Blanched Almond color values

HEX #FFEBCD

RGB rgb(255, 235, 205)

HSL hsl(36, 100%, 90%)

HSV 36, 20%, 100%

HWB hwb(36 80% 0%)

CMYK 0%, 8%, 20%, 0%

Decimal 16772045

CSS keyword blanchedalmond

90%HSL lightness (very light)

100%HSL saturation (vivid)

36°Hue angle (orange)

0.851Relative luminance

CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.

What is Blanched Almond?

Blanched Almond is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “blanchedalmond”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.

Its hue angle of 36° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 90% lightness (very light). It is a warm color.

Compared with the other brown colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 98% of them and more saturated than 84% of them.

Its relative luminance is 0.851, which makes it a very light color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.

Blanched Almond counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 90% and its relative luminance is 0.851. Black text reads best on it (18.01:1 contrast).

Text contrast on Blanched Almond

WCAG contrast of white and black text on Blanched Almond
Text	Preview	Ratio	AA normal	AA large	AAA normal	AAA large
White text	Sample text	1.16:1 Poor	Fail	Fail	Fail	Fail
Black text	Sample text	18.01:1 Excellent	Pass	Pass	Pass	Pass

Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.

Colors that go with Blanched Almond

Complementary color

Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.

≈ Lavender#CDE1FF

Analogous colors

Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.

≈ Pale Rose#FFD2CD ≈ Ecru#FAFFCD

Triadic colors

A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.

≈ Pale Aqua#CDFFEB ≈ Pale Lavender#EBCDFF

Split-complementary colors

Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.

≈ Pale Blue#CDFAFF ≈ Light Periwinkle#D2CDFF

Tetradic colors

A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.

≈ Very Pale Green#E1FFCD ≈ Lavender#CDE1FF ≈ Pale Lavender#EBCDFF

Monochromatic variants

Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.

#CC7A00#CC7A00

#FFA114#FFA114

#FFBE5C#FFBE5C

#FFDAA3#FFDAA3

#FFF7EB#FFF7EB

A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.

Tints and shades of Blanched Almond

Lighter tints (mixed with white)

Darker shades (mixed with black)

Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.

Papaya Whip#FFEFD5 Bisque#FFE4C4 Antique White#FAEBD7 Cornsilk#FFF8DC Beige#F5F5DC Wheat#F5DEB3 Peach Puff#FFDAB9 Light Yellow#FFFFE0

Where to use Blanched Almond

Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (18.01:1 contrast with black)
Page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes
Packaging and craft-style layouts
Warm neutrals alongside cream and green
Borders, wood-like textures and illustrations
Earthy, natural palettes

Use Blanched Almond in CSS

:root {
  --color-blanched-almond: #FFEBCD;
}

.element {
  color: var(--color-blanched-almond);
  background-color: #FFEBCD;
  border: 2px solid #FFEBCD;
}

Questions about Blanched Almond

What is the HEX code for Blanched Almond?

Blanched Almond is #FFEBCD.

What is the RGB value of Blanched Almond?

The RGB value of Blanched Almond is 255, 235, 205: 255 red, 235 green and 205 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(255, 235, 205) in CSS.

What is the HSL value of Blanched Almond?

The HSL value of Blanched Almond is 36°, 100%, 90% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(36, 100%, 90%) in CSS.

What is the CMYK value of Blanched Almond?

A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 8%, Y 20%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.

Is Blanched Almond a light or dark color?

Blanched Almond counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 90% and its relative luminance is 0.851. Black text reads best on it (18.01:1 contrast).

How does Blanched Almond look with white text?

White text on Blanched Almond has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.

How does Blanched Almond look with black text?

Black text on Blanched Almond has a contrast ratio of 18.01:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.

What colors go well with Blanched Almond?

Lavender is its complementary color, and Pale Rose sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.

Where can Blanched Almond be used?

It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (18.01:1 contrast with black); page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes; packaging and craft-style layouts.

How do I use Blanched Almond in CSS?

Use color: #FFEBCD; for text, background-color: #FFEBCD; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-blanched-almond: #FFEBCD; and reuse it with var(--color-blanched-almond).

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Blanched Almond Color Code: #FFEBCD