What color is Almond?
Almond is a pale, warm beige with soft peachy undertones, hex #EED9C4, close to the color of raw almond flesh. The tone is light but not stark, carrying a faint creaminess that keeps it from reading as plain white or gray.
What is the meaning of the color Almond?
Named after the edible nut, the word almond appeared as an English color term by the early 20th century, when cosmetic and textile manufacturers began using it to describe pale skin-toned shades. It became a practical industry label in paint and appliance markets, with companies like General Electric offering almond as a standard finish color for kitchen appliances from the 1970s onward, positioning it as a warmer alternative to white. The shade gained a defined role in interior design when Benjamin Moore added Almond to its consumer paint lines, giving the name a consistent reference point for decorators and homeowners.
What colors go with Almond?
Colors that pair well with Almond include:
Sage Green: soft, natural balance
Terracotta: warm earthy depth
Dusty Rose: gentle tonal harmony
Chocolate Brown: rich grounding contrast
Slate Blue: cool, calm contrast
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EED9C4 |
color: #EED9C4;
|
| RGB | 238, 217, 196 |
color: rgb(238, 217, 196);
|
| RGB Percentage | 93%, 85%, 77% |
color: rgb(93%, 85%, 77%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 9%, 18%, 7% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 30°, 55%, 85% |
color: hsl(30, 55%, 85%);
|
| HSV | 30°, 18%, 93% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 68, 4, 7 |
color: lab(68% 4 7);
|
| Decimal | 15653316 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.almond {
color: #EED9C4;
}
$almond: #EED9C4;
rgb(238, 217, 196)