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#a496a5

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HEX#a496a5
HEX8#a496a5ff
RGBrgb(164, 150, 165)
CMYK[0.01,0.09,0,0.35]
Name#a496a5
HCL[323.09,9.95,63.69]
oklab[0.69,0.02,-0.02]
Num10786469
HSI[296.58,0.06,0.63]
lab[63.69,7.95,-5.97]
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#d4cdd4
Darken
#726273
Saturate
#b582b8
Desaturate
#9d9d9d
Greyscale
#9d9d9d
Brighten
#d7c9d8

Color harmonies of #a496a5

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.
#a496a5
#a5a496
#96a5a4

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.
#a496a5
#a59c96
#97a596
#969ea5

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.
#a496a5
#cebdcf
#f8e3fa
#252225
#504950
#7a6f7a

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.
#a496a5
#9e96a5
#a196a5
#a496a5
#a596a3
#a596a0

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a496a5
#a59896
#96a59e

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
#f9f8f9
#f2f0f2
#ece9ec
#e5e1e5
#dfdadf
#d8d2d8
#d2cbd2
#cbc3cc
#c5bcc5
#beb4bf
#b8adb8
#b1a5b2
#ab9eab
#a496a5

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#171518
#232023
#2f2b2f
#3b363b
#464047
#524b53
#5e565e
#69606a
#756b76
#817682
#8d818d
#988b99
#a496a5

Contrast Checker

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2.806 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!
7.484 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 #a496a5

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Use #a496a5 in CSS

#a496a5 as Background Color in CSS
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#a496a5 as Text Color in CSS
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#a496a5 as Border Color in CSS
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