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#a1a997

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HEX#a1a997
HEX8#a1a997ff
RGBrgb(161, 169, 151)
CMYK[0.05,0,0.11,0.34]
Name#a1a997
HCL[126.61,10.37,68.16]
oklab[0.72,-0.02,0.02]
Num10594711
HSI[86.33,0.06,0.63]
lab[68.16,-6.18,8.32]
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#d3d7cf
Darken
#6e7763
Saturate
#a3bc84
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#d4dcca

Color harmonies of #a1a997

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.
#a1a997
#97a1a9
#a997a1

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.
#a1a997
#97a9a8
#9f97a9
#a99798

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.
#a1a997
#c9d3bd
#f2fee3
#282925
#50544b
#787e71

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.
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#a8a997
#a5a997
#a1a997
#9da997
#9aa997

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a1a997
#97a9a3
#a997a8

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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#f8f9f8
#f2f3f0
#ebede9
#e4e6e1
#dde0da
#d7dad2
#d0d4cb
#c9cec4
#c3c8bc
#bcc2b5
#b5bbad
#aeb5a6
#a8af9e
#a1a997

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#171816
#232420
#2e302b
#3a3c36
#454841
#51554c
#5c6156
#686d61
#73796c
#7f8577
#8a9181
#969d8c
#a1a997

Contrast Checker

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2.431 Very 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!
8.637 Very 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 #a1a997

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Use #a1a997 in CSS

#a1a997 as Background Color in CSS
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#a1a997 as Text Color in CSS
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#a1a997 as Border Color in CSS
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