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#a497a5

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HEX#a497a5
HEX8#a497a5ff
RGBrgb(164, 151, 165)
CMYK[0.01,0.08,0,0.35]
Name#a497a5
HCL[322.93,9.27,63.95]
oklab[0.69,0.02,-0.01]
Num10786725
HSI[296.33,0.06,0.63]
lab[63.95,7.39,-5.59]
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#d4ced4
Darken
#726373
Saturate
#b584b8
Desaturate
#9e9e9e
Greyscale
#9e9e9e
Brighten
#d7cad8

Color harmonies of #a497a5

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.
#a497a5
#a5a497
#97a5a4

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.
#a497a5
#a59d97
#98a597
#979fa5

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.
#a497a5
#cebecf
#f8e5fa
#252225
#504950
#7a707a

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.
#a497a5
#9e97a5
#a197a5
#a497a5
#a597a3
#a597a0

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a497a5
#a59997
#97a59e

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
#cbc4cc
#c5bcc5
#beb5bf
#b8adb8
#b1a6b2
#ab9eab
#a497a5

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#171618
#232023
#2f2b2f
#3b363b
#464147
#524c53
#5e565e
#69616a
#756c76
#817782
#8d818d
#988c99
#a497a5

Contrast Checker

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2.782 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!
7.548 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 #a497a5

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Use #a497a5 in CSS

#a497a5 as Background Color in CSS
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#a497a5 as Text Color in CSS
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#a497a5 as Border Color in CSS
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