Fading Mauves : Color Mix

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#a08ca1

Conversion

HEX	#a08ca1
HEX8	#a08ca1ff
RGB	rgb(160, 140, 161)
CMYK	[0.01,0.13,0,0.37]
Name	#a08ca1

HCL	[323.82,14.11,60.61]
oklab	[0.66,0.03,-0.02]
Num	10521761
HSI	[297.58,0.09,0.6]
lab	[60.61,11.39,-8.33]

Lighten

#cec4cf

Darken

#6d596d

Saturate

#b377b6

Desaturate

#969696

Greyscale

#969696

Brighten

#d3bfd4

Color harmonies of #a08ca1

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.

#a08ca1

#a1a08c

#8ca1a0

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.

#a08ca1

#a1958c

#8da18c

#8c97a1

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.

#a08ca1

#cab1cb

#f4d6f6

#211d21

#4c424c

#766776

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.

#a08ca1

#988ca1

#9c8ca1

#a08ca1

#a18c9e

#a18c9a

Split Complements

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

#a08ca1

#a18f8c

#8ca198

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

#f8f7f8

#f1eff2

#ebe6eb

#e4dee4

#ddd6dd

#d6ced7

#d0c6d0

#c9bdc9

#c2b5c3

#bbadbc

#b4a5b5

#ae9cae

#a794a8

#a08ca1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.

#000000

#0b0a0c

#171417

#221e23

#2e282e

#39323a

#453c45

#504651

#5b505c

#675a68

#726473

#7e6e7f

#89788a

#958296

#a08ca1

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a08ca1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.106 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!

6.761 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 #a08ca1

Some examples of color palettes with #a08ca1. View more

Use #a08ca1 in CSS

#a08ca1 as Background Color in CSS


                        <div style="background-color:#a08ca1">Background Color</div>

#a08ca1 as Text Color in CSS


                        <div style="color:#a08ca1">Text Color</div>

#a08ca1 as Border Color in CSS


                        <div style="border-color:#a08ca1">Border Color</div>

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Lighten

Darken

Saturate

Desaturate

Greyscale

Brighten

Color harmonies of #a08ca1

Triad

Tetrad

Monochromatic

Analogous

Split Complements

Variations

Tints

Shades

Contrast Checker

Color Palettes #a08ca1

Use #a08ca1 in CSS

#a08ca1 as Background Color in CSS

#a08ca1 as Text Color in CSS

#a08ca1 as Border Color in CSS

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