CSS named color

BlanchedAlmond #FFEBCD

BlanchedAlmond is a pale orange with the hex code #FFEBCD, which converts to rgb(255, 235, 205). Open #FFEBCD in the converter to tweak it.

BlanchedAlmond color values

How #FFEBCD converts to RGB

Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: FF → 255, EB → 235, CD → 205. That gives rgb(255, 235, 205). The step-by-step guide explains the math.

Shades of BlanchedAlmond

Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.

Tints of BlanchedAlmond

Mixed toward white in 10% steps.

Color harmonies

Hue rotations of BlanchedAlmond on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.

Complementary

Analogous

Split-complementary

Triadic

Tetradic (square)

Contrast and accessibility

Use black text on a blanchedalmond background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.

Use BlanchedAlmond in CSS

.element {
  color: blanchedalmond;                         /* keyword */
  background-color: #FFEBCD;            /* hex */
  border-color: rgb(255 235 205 / 50%);    /* 50% transparent */
}

Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #FFEBCD80 is BlanchedAlmond at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.

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FAQ

What is the HEX code for BlanchedAlmond?

The CSS named color blanchedalmond is #FFEBCD in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: blanchedalmond; or color: #FFEBCD; — both produce the same pixel.

What is BlanchedAlmond in RGB?

BlanchedAlmond is rgb(255, 235, 205): red 255, green 235, blue 205 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (1, 0.922, 0.804).

Is white or black text more readable on BlanchedAlmond?

Black text is more readable. White on #FFEBCD has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (Fail), black on #FFEBCD has 18.01:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.