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#a497df

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HEX#a497df
HEX8#a497dfff
RGBrgb(164, 151, 223)
CMYK[0.26,0.32,0,0.13]
Name#a497df
HCL[300.09,40.27,66.02]
oklab[0.71,0.04,-0.1]
Num10786783
HSI[249.75,0.16,0.7]
lab[66.02,20.19,-34.84]
Lighten
#e8e5f7
Darken
#6049c7
Saturate
#9b89ed
Desaturate
#ada5d1
Greyscale
#bbbbbb
Brighten
#d7caff

Color harmonies of #a497df

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.
#a497df
#dfa497
#97dfa4

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.
#a497df
#df97ae
#d2df97
#97dfc8

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.
#a497df
#08070a
#272435
#46415f
#655d8a
#857ab4

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.
#a497df
#97a7df
#9798df
#a497df
#b297df
#c197df

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a497df
#df97c4
#a7df97

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
#f9f8fd
#f2f0fa
#ece9f8
#e5e1f6
#dfdaf4
#d8d2f1
#d2cbef
#cbc4ed
#c5bcea
#beb5e8
#b8ade6
#b1a6e4
#ab9ee1
#a497df

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b10
#171620
#232030
#2f2b40
#3b3650
#464160
#524c70
#5e567f
#69618f
#756c9f
#8177af
#8d81bf
#988ccf
#a497df

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a497df colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.602 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!
8.071 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 #a497df

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Use #a497df in CSS

#a497df as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#a497df">Background Color</div>
#a497df as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#a497df">Text Color</div>
#a497df as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#a497df">Border Color</div>
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