Blanched Almond

HEX: #FFEBCD | Modern Palette

On White
1.17:1
FAIL
On Black
18.02:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFEBCD
RGB
255, 235, 205
HSL
36°, 100% ,90%
CMYK
0, 8, 20, 0

About Blanched Almond

Blanched Almond (#FFEBCD) is a color with RGB(255, 235, 205) and HSL(36°, 100%, 90.2%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #CDE1FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #CDFFEB and #EBCDFF. The name comes from Blanched Almond (English).

  • HEX: #FFEBCD
  • RGB: 255, 235, 205
  • HSL: 36°, 100%, 90.2%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #CDE1FF
  • Triadic colors: #CDFFEB, #EBCDFF
  • The name comes from Blanched Almond (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FFEBCD from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #F1F1CC
Protanopia #EDEDCD
Tritanopia #FFE7E7
Achromatopsia #EDEDED

Frequently Asked Questions

Blanched Almond (#FFEBCD) is a color with RGB(255, 235, 205) and HSL(36°, 100%, 90.2%).

#FFEBCD pairs strongly with #CDE1FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFEBCD is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FFEBCD is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Blanched Almond is linked to Blanched Almond from English, meaning An almond nut that has had its skin removed, typically through a brief scalding process. The color refers to the pale, creamy off-white hue of such an almond..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Blanched Almond
Meaning An almond nut that has had its skin removed, typically through a brief scalding process. The color refers to the pale, creamy off-white hue of such an almond.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th to Early 20th Century (as a specific color name)

History

The practice of blanching almonds dates back centuries, primarily to improve texture, flavor, and sometimes for easier digestion or use in specific recipes (like marzipan). The visual characteristic of a blanched almond is its smooth, matte, pale off-white surface, distinct from the darker, textured skin of an unblanched almond. As color naming evolved from simple primary terms to more descriptive and evocative names, 'Blanched Almond' naturally emerged to describe a soft, warm off-white. Its hex code #ffebcd is a very light, slightly warm yellow-orange, reflecting the natural subtle warmth found in the actual nut.

First Recorded Use

While the term 'blanched almond' for the food item existed much earlier, its specific adoption as a named color, particularly in commercial contexts like paints, cosmetics, or fashion, became more prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Early color dictionaries and commercial color charts from this period would likely feature such descriptive names.

Cultural Associations

The color 'Blanched Almond' evokes feelings of naturalness, warmth, and softness. It's often associated with culinary delights, natural ingredients, and a sense of purity or simplicity. In interior design, it's a popular choice for creating serene and inviting spaces, serving as a versatile neutral. In fashion and cosmetics, it's seen as a gentle, flattering shade, often used for foundations, nail polishes, or clothing that aims for an understated elegance.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFEBCD;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFEBCD;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFEBCD;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFEBCD,
        #CDE1FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFEBCD,
        #CDE1FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$blanched-almond: #FFEBCD;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$blanched-almond-r: 255;
$blanched-almond-g: 235;
$blanched-almond-b: 205;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $blanched-almond;
    color: rgba($blanched-almond-r, $blanched-almond-g, $blanched-almond-b, 0.8);
}