Almond Paste Color – #e5dbc5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Almond Paste color hex code is #e5dbc5, and it is composed of 90% red, 86% green and 77% blue.
Almond Paste is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Almond Paste color (#e5dbc5) against dark backgrounds.

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Almond Paste Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Almond Paste, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e5dbc5 |
| RGB | rgb(229,219,197) |
| HSL | hsl(41,38.1%,83.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 4, 14, 10 |
| HSV | 41, 14, 90 |
| RGB % | 90, 86, 77 |
| XYZ | 67.7, 71.4, 63 |
| LAB | 87.7, -0.4, 12.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.38 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.27 (passes WCAG AA) |
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