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#a498a1

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HEX#a498a1
HEX8#a498a1ff
RGBrgb(164, 152, 161)
CMYK[0,0.07,0.02,0.36]
Name#a498a1
HCL[332.8,6.82,64.1]
oklab[0.69,0.02,-0.01]
Num10786977
HSI[313.9,0.04,0.62]
lab[64.1,6.07,-3.12]
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#d4ced2
Darken
#72646e
Saturate
#b785ab
Desaturate
#9e9e9e
Greyscale
#9e9e9e
Brighten
#d7cbd4

Color harmonies of #a498a1

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.
#a498a1
#a1a498
#98a1a4

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.
#a498a1
#a4a198
#98a49b
#989ba4

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.
#a498a1
#cebfcb
#f9e7f4
#242224
#4f494e
#797177

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.
#a498a1
#a298a4
#a498a3
#a498a1
#a4989f
#a4989c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a498a1
#a49d98
#98a4a2

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
#f9f8f8
#f2f0f2
#ece9eb
#e5e2e4
#dfdadd
#d8d3d7
#d2ccd0
#cbc4c9
#c5bdc3
#beb5bc
#b8aeb5
#b1a7ae
#ab9fa8
#a498a1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#171617
#232123
#2f2b2e
#3b363a
#464145
#524c51
#5e575c
#696268
#756d73
#81777f
#8d828a
#988d96
#a498a1

Contrast Checker

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2.769 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!
7.584 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 #a498a1

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Use #a498a1 in CSS

#a498a1 as Background Color in CSS
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#a498a1 as Text Color in CSS
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#a498a1 as Border Color in CSS
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