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#996eae

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HEX#996eae
HEX8#996eaeff
RGBrgb(153, 110, 174)
CMYK[0.12,0.37,0,0.32]
Name#996eae
HCL[316.4,39.95,52.93]
oklab[0.61,0.07,-0.08]
Num10055342
HSI[281.23,0.24,0.57]
lab[52.93,28.93,-27.55]
Lighten
#c7afd3
Darken
#644175
Saturate
#a157c5
Desaturate
#918597
Greyscale
#8e8e8e
Brighten
#cca1e1

Color harmonies of #996eae

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#996eae
#ae996e
#6eae99

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#996eae
#ae796e
#83ae6e
#6ea3ae

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#996eae
#be89d8
#030304
#291d2e
#4e3859
#745383

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#996eae
#7f6eae
#8c6eae
#996eae
#a66eae
#ae6ea9

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#996eae
#ae6e76
#6eae7f

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f8f5f9
#f0eaf3
#e9e0ee
#e2d6e8
#dbcbe2
#d3c1dc
#ccb7d7
#c5acd1
#bda2cb
#b697c5
#af8dbf
#a883ba
#a078b4
#996eae

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0b080c
#161019
#211825
#2c1f32
#37273e
#422f4b
#4d3757
#573f63
#624770
#6d4f7c
#785689
#835e95
#8e66a2
#996eae

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #996eae colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.042 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
5.196 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #996eae

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Use #996eae in CSS

#996eae as Background Color in CSS
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#996eae as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#996eae">Text Color</div>
#996eae as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#996eae">Border Color</div>
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