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#a497be

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HEX#a497be
HEX8#a497beff
RGBrgb(164, 151, 190)
CMYK[0.14,0.21,0,0.25]
Name#a497be
HCL[304.27,22.29,64.76]
oklab[0.7,0.03,-0.05]
Num10786750
HSI[259.11,0.1,0.66]
lab[64.76,12.55,-18.42]
Lighten
#dbd6e5
Darken
#6e5c93
Saturate
#9e86cf
Desaturate
#aaa8ad
Greyscale
#aaaaaa
Brighten
#d7caf1

Color harmonies of #a497be

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.
#a497be
#bea497
#97bea4

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.
#a497be
#be979d
#b1be97
#97beb7

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.
#a497be
#c9b9e8
#111014
#36323e
#5b5369
#7f7593

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.
#a497be
#979abe
#9c97be
#a497be
#ac97be
#b497be

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a497be
#be97a9
#9abe97

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
#f2f0f6
#ece9f1
#e5e1ec
#dfdae8
#d8d2e3
#d2cbdf
#cbc4da
#c5bcd5
#beb5d1
#b8adcc
#b1a6c7
#ab9ec3
#a497be

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0e
#17161b
#232029
#2f2b36
#3b3644
#464151
#524c5f
#5e566d
#69617a
#756c88
#817795
#8d81a3
#988cb0
#a497be

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a497be colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.71 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!
7.749 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 #a497be

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Use #a497be in CSS

#a497be as Background Color in CSS
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#a497be as Text Color in CSS
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#a497be as Border Color in CSS
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