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#a496a1

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HEX#a496a1
HEX8#a496a1ff
RGBrgb(164, 150, 161)
CMYK[0,0.09,0.02,0.36]
Name#a496a1
HCL[331.56,8.17,63.57]
oklab[0.69,0.02,-0.01]
Num10786465
HSI[311.74,0.05,0.62]
lab[63.57,7.18,-3.89]
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#d3cdd2
Darken
#72626e
Saturate
#b882ac
Desaturate
#9d9d9d
Greyscale
#9d9d9d
Brighten
#d7c9d4

Color harmonies of #a496a1

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.
#a496a1
#a1a496
#96a1a4

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.
#a496a1
#a4a096
#96a499
#969aa4

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.
#a496a1
#cebdcb
#f9e4f4
#242124
#4f484e
#796f77

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.
#a496a1
#a196a4
#a496a4
#a496a1
#a4969e
#a4969b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a496a1
#a49c96
#96a4a1

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
#f9f8f8
#f2f0f2
#ece9eb
#e5e1e4
#dfdadd
#d8d2d7
#d2cbd0
#cbc3c9
#c5bcc3
#beb4bc
#b8adb5
#b1a5ae
#ab9ea8
#a496a1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#171517
#232023
#2f2b2e
#3b363a
#464045
#524b51
#5e565c
#696068
#756b73
#81767f
#8d818a
#988b96
#a496a1

Contrast Checker

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2.817 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!
7.456 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 #a496a1

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Use #a496a1 in CSS

#a496a1 as Background Color in CSS
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#a496a1 as Text Color in CSS
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#a496a1 as Border Color in CSS
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