Almond colour: description, colour codes, shades and mixing

The almond colour is a warm and natural shade, often referring to a tone between light brown and pale beige. This colour is reminiscent of the shade of the almond kernel, which is light brown with a slight golden tint. The almond colour has a calming and harmonious effect and is often used in interiors to create a pleasant and homely atmosphere. Natural woods, especially light oak and beech furniture, are a perfect match for this colour.

The almond colour combines well with other natural and earthy colours such as Green, yellow and cream colours. This versatility allows you to adapt it to different styles, be it classic, rustic or modern interiors. In general, the colour almond is used for walls, fabrics, furniture and even home accessories to add warmth and elegance to a space.

RGB and HEX colour codes for almond colour

The almond colour is RGB (239, 222, 205) and the HEX code is #EFDECD.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#D2B48C
RGB	rgb(210,180,140)
HSL	hsl(34,44%,69%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(34,33%,82%)
CMYK	cmyk(0,14,33,18)
Contrasting colour	#2D4787
Complementary colour	#8CB2D2

Dark and light shades of almond

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Dark shades

Light shades

Complementary colour palettes of almonds

Almond, an excellent shade for those who like natural and subtle tones, looks good in a wide range of colour palettes. Here we showcase complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral colour palettes adapted to almond colour, demonstrating its versatility and beauty.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

What is the colour of almonds?

The almond colour is a light, subtle shade of brown, often with slightly yellowish or reddish tones. The shade is natural and warm, often resembling the colour of shelled almonds.

What determines the colour of almonds?

The colour of the almonds depends mainly on the variety, the growing conditions and the state of ripeness. Different varieties of almonds can have different skin colours, ranging from light brown to dark brown and sometimes even reddish brown. The growing environment, including climate and soil nutrient composition, can also affect the colour of almonds. The degree of ripeness also influences colour, as more mature almonds tend to be darker and more saturated in colour.

How is almond colour colour mixing possible?

The almond colour is usually produced by mixing several colours, which is basically a bright, warm, off-white shade. Below is a guide to mixing almond colour:

1. **Colour of the page**: start with a basic colour of off-white or beige.
2. **Add yellow**: Add a small amount of pale yellow to add warmth to the colour.
3. **Add brown**: Add a very small amount of brown dye to give depth and a natural shade.
4. **Blending**: mix the colours thoroughly to get a uniform shade.
5. **Phine tuning**: If necessary, add more of the yellow and brown colours in small amounts until you achieve the desired almond shade.

The exact proportions may depend on the intensity of the pigments in the original paint, so it's worth experimenting with the quantities to get the perfect shade.