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#a497ba

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HEX#a497ba
HEX8#a497baff
RGBrgb(164, 151, 186)
CMYK[0.12,0.19,0,0.27]
Name#a497ba
HCL[305.5,20.13,64.62]
oklab[0.7,0.03,-0.04]
Num10786746
HSI[261.56,0.1,0.65]
lab[64.62,11.69,-16.39]
Lighten
#dad4e3
Darken
#6f5e8d
Saturate
#a086cb
Desaturate
#a8a8a9
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#d7caed

Color harmonies of #a497ba

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.
#a497ba
#baa497
#97baa4

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.
#a497ba
#ba979b
#adba97
#97bab5

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.
#a497ba
#c9bae4
#0e0d10
#342f3a
#595265
#7f748f

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.
#a497ba
#9798ba
#9d97ba
#a497ba
#ab97ba
#b297ba

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a497ba
#ba97a6
#98ba97

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
#f9f8fa
#f2f0f5
#ece9f0
#e5e1eb
#dfdae6
#d8d2e1
#d2cbdd
#cbc4d8
#c5bcd3
#beb5ce
#b8adc9
#b1a6c4
#ab9ebf
#a497ba

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0d
#17161b
#232028
#2f2b35
#3b3642
#464150
#524c5d
#5e566a
#696178
#756c85
#817792
#8d819f
#988cad
#a497ba

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a497ba colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.722 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!
7.714 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 #a497ba

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Use #a497ba in CSS

#a497ba as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#a497ba">Background Color</div>
#a497ba as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#a497ba">Text Color</div>
#a497ba as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#a497ba">Border Color</div>
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