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#a040aa

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HEX#a040aa
HEX8#a040aaff
RGBrgb(160, 64, 170)
CMYK[0.06,0.62,0,0.33]
Name#a040aa
HCL[324.54,66.67,44.3]
oklab[0.54,0.15,-0.11]
Num10502314
HSI[295.1,0.51,0.52]
lab[44.3,54.3,-38.67]
Lighten
#c881cf
Darken
#5a2460
Saturate
#b329c1
Desaturate
#8d5793
Greyscale
#757575
Brighten
#d373dd

Color harmonies of #a040aa

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.
#a040aa
#aaa040
#40aaa0

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.
#a040aa
#aa6b40
#4aaa40
#407faa

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.
#a040aa
#c850d4
#f060ff
#28102a
#502055
#78307f

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.
#a040aa
#7640aa
#8b40aa
#a040aa
#aa409f
#aa408a

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a040aa
#aa4b40
#40aa76

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.
#ffffff
#f8f1f9
#f1e4f3
#ebd6ed
#e4c8e7
#ddbbe1
#d6addb
#d0a0d5
#c992ce
#c284c8
#bb77c2
#b469bc
#ae5bb6
#a74eb0
#a040aa

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0b050c
#170918
#220e24
#2e1231
#39173d
#451b49
#502055
#5b2561
#67296d
#722e79
#7e3286
#893792
#953b9e
#a040aa

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a040aa colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.514 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!
3.809 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!

Color Palettes #a040aa

Some examples of color palettes with #a040aa. View more

Use #a040aa in CSS

#a040aa as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#a040aa">Background Color</div>
#a040aa as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#a040aa">Text Color</div>
#a040aa as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#a040aa">Border Color</div>
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