Blanched Almond hex code
The hex code for blanched almond is #FFEBCD. In RGB that is rgb(255, 235, 205) and in HSL it is hsl(36, 100%, 90%).
The hex code for blanched almond is #FFEBCD. In RGB that is rgb(255, 235, 205) and in HSL it is hsl(36, 100%, 90%).
Blanched Almond · #FFEBCD
Colour codes
- HEX
- #FFEBCD
- RGB
- rgb(255, 235, 205)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 100%, 90%)
- CMYK
- 0, 8, 20, 0
- CSS name
- blanchedalmond
- Contrast on white
- 1.17:1
- Contrast on black
- 18.02:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #ffefd7
40% lighter · #fff3e1
60% lighter · #fff7eb
80% lighter · #fffbf5
20% darker · #ccbca4
40% darker · #998d7b
60% darker · #665e52
80% darker · #332f29
Complementary colour
Blanched Almond · #FFEBCD
Opposite on the colour wheel · #cce0ff
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for blanched almond?
The hex code for blanched almond is #FFEBCD. In RGB that is rgb(255, 235, 205) and in HSL it is hsl(36, 100%, 90%).
Can I use blanched almond for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 on white and 18.02:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with blanched almond?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #CCE0FF. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of blanched almond instead.
Is blanched almond a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword blanchedalmond, so color: blanchedalmond and color: #FFEBCD render exactly the same.