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#a497e5

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HEX#a497e5
HEX8#a497e5ff
RGBrgb(164, 151, 229)
CMYK[0.28,0.34,0,0.1]
Name#a497e5
HCL[299.84,43.53,66.28]
oklab[0.72,0.04,-0.11]
Num10786789
HSI[248.95,0.17,0.71]
lab[66.28,21.66,-37.76]
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#ebe9f9
Darken
#5d45d1
Saturate
#9b8af2
Desaturate
#ada4d8
Greyscale
#bebebe
Brighten
#d7caff

Color harmonies of #a497e5

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.
#a497e5
#e5a497
#97e5a4

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.
#a497e5
#e597b1
#d8e597
#97e5cb

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.
#a497e5
#0c0b10
#2a273b
#494365
#675f90
#867bba

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.
#a497e5
#97a9e5
#979ae5
#a497e5
#b497e5
#c397e5

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a497e5
#e597c8
#a9e597

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.
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#f9f8fd
#f2f0fb
#ece9f9
#e5e1f8
#dfdaf6
#d8d2f4
#d2cbf2
#cbc4f0
#c5bcee
#beb5ec
#b8adeb
#b1a6e9
#ab9ee7
#a497e5

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b10
#171621
#232031
#2f2b41
#3b3652
#464162
#524c73
#5e5683
#696193
#756ca4
#8177b4
#8d81c4
#988cd5
#a497e5

Contrast Checker

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2.581 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!
8.137 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 #a497e5

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Use #a497e5 in CSS

#a497e5 as Background Color in CSS
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#a497e5 as Text Color in CSS
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#a497e5 as Border Color in CSS
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