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#a497a7

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HEX#a497a7
HEX8#a497a7ff
RGBrgb(164, 151, 167)
CMYK[0.02,0.1,0,0.35]
Name#a497a7
HCL[319.6,10.22,64.01]
oklab[0.69,0.02,-0.02]
Num10786727
HSI[289.84,0.06,0.63]
lab[64.01,7.78,-6.62]
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#d4ced6
Darken
#726375
Saturate
#b084ba
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#d7cada

Color harmonies of #a497a7

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.
#a497a7
#a7a497
#97a7a4

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.
#a497a7
#a79c97
#9aa797
#97a2a7

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.
#a497a7
#cebdd1
#f7e4fc
#272427
#514a52
#7a717c

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.
#a497a7
#9e97a7
#a197a7
#a497a7
#a797a7
#a797a4

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a497a7
#a79797
#97a79e

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
#e5e1e6
#dfdae0
#d8d2d9
#d2cbd3
#cbc4cd
#c5bcc6
#beb5c0
#b8adba
#b1a6b4
#ab9ead
#a497a7

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#171618
#232024
#2f2b30
#3b363c
#464148
#524c54
#5e565f
#69616b
#756c77
#817783
#8d818f
#988c9b
#a497a7

Contrast Checker

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2.777 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!
7.563 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 #a497a7

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Use #a497a7 in CSS

#a497a7 as Background Color in CSS
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#a497a7 as Text Color in CSS
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#a497a7 as Border Color in CSS
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