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#a497b1

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HEX#a497b1
HEX8#a497b1ff
RGBrgb(164, 151, 177)
CMYK[0.07,0.15,0,0.31]
Name#a497b1
HCL[309.73,15.33,64.32]
oklab[0.7,0.02,-0.03]
Num10786737
HSI[270,0.08,0.64]
lab[64.32,9.8,-11.79]
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#d7d1dd
Darken
#716181
Saturate
#a485c3
Desaturate
#a4a4a4
Greyscale
#a4a4a4
Brighten
#d7cae4

Color harmonies of #a497b1

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.
#a497b1
#b1a497
#97b1a4

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.
#a497b1
#b19797
#a4b197
#97b1b1

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.
#a497b1
#cbbbdb
#060607
#2e2a31
#554e5c
#7d7386

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.
#a497b1
#9a97b1
#9f97b1
#a497b1
#a997b1
#ae97b1

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a497b1
#b1979f
#97b19a

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
#f2f0f4
#ece9ee
#e5e1e9
#dfdae3
#d8d2de
#d2cbd8
#cbc4d2
#c5bccd
#beb5c7
#b8adc2
#b1a6bc
#ab9eb7
#a497b1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0d
#171619
#232026
#2f2b33
#3b363f
#46414c
#524c59
#5e5665
#696172
#756c7e
#81778b
#8d8198
#988ca4
#a497b1

Contrast Checker

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2.749 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!
7.64 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 #a497b1

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Use #a497b1 in CSS

#a497b1 as Background Color in CSS
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#a497b1 as Text Color in CSS
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#a497b1 as Border Color in CSS
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