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Blanched Almond
Blanched Almond
#FFEBCDClick to copy
Blanched Almond Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 235, 205)Copy
HSLhsl(36, 100%, 90%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(36, 20%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 0%)Copy
Blanched Almond Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFEBCD
Click to copy#CDE1FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FFD2CD
Click to copy#FAFFCD
Click to copySplit Complementary
#CDFAFF
Click to copy#D2CDFF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFEBCD
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFC267
Click to copy#FF9901
Click to copy#9A5C00
Click to copyBlanched Almond WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.17 : 1
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Black background #000000
18.02 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.07 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
10.84 : 1
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Blanched Almond Shade Variants
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Blanched Almond Color Introduction
Definition
Blanched Almond (HEX #FFEBCD) has the RGB value rgb(255, 235, 205), the HSL value hsl(36°, 100%, 90%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 8%, 20%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Blanched Almond is #CDE1FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FFD2CD and #FAFFCD that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#CDFAFF, #D2CDFF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Blanched Almond uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Blanched Almond has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 against white and 18.02:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Blanched Almond has a lightness of 90% and a saturation of 100%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The color of blanched almonds.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Blanched Almond tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Blanched Almond is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Blanched Almond Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
