Almond

#EFDECD

Crayola color

Almond (#EFDECD) is a warm, creamy beige inspired by the pale inner flesh of almond kernels. This Crayola crayon color sits between ivory and light tan, suggesting natural warmth and understated elegance. It pairs readily with terracotta, sage, and chocolate brown in interior and graphic design.

Color Values

HEX

#EFDECD

RGB

239, 222, 205

HSL

30.0, 51.5%, 87.1%

HSV

30.0, 14.2%, 93.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.1%, 14.2%, 6.3%

OKLCH

0.9098 0.0295 67.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #EFDECD;
color: #EFDECD;
border-color: #EFDECD;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 100 #FFEDD5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

16.0:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Compare With

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EFDECD?

RGB(239, 222, 205) · HSL(30.0, 51.5%, 87.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 7.1%, 14.2%, 6.3%)

Does #EFDECD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.31:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #EFDECD?

Use 000000 text on a #EFDECD background; contrast on black is 16.0:1.