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#a498a5

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HEX#a498a5
HEX8#a498a5ff
RGBrgb(164, 152, 165)
CMYK[0.01,0.08,0,0.35]
Name#a498a5
HCL[322.74,8.59,64.21]
oklab[0.69,0.02,-0.01]
Num10786981
HSI[296.04,0.05,0.63]
lab[64.21,6.83,-5.2]
Lighten
#d4ced5
Darken
#726473
Saturate
#b485b8
Desaturate
#9e9e9e
Greyscale
#9e9e9e
Brighten
#d7cbd8

Color harmonies of #a498a5

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.
#a498a5
#a5a498
#98a5a4

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.
#a498a5
#a59d98
#99a598
#989fa5

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.
#a498a5
#cebfcf
#f8e6fa
#252325
#504a50
#7a717a

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.
#a498a5
#9f98a5
#a198a5
#a498a5
#a598a3
#a598a1

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a498a5
#a59a98
#98a59f

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
#f9f8f9
#f2f0f2
#ece9ec
#e5e2e5
#dfdadf
#d8d3d8
#d2ccd2
#cbc4cc
#c5bdc5
#beb5bf
#b8aeb8
#b1a7b2
#ab9fab
#a498a5

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#171618
#232123
#2f2b2f
#3b363b
#464147
#524c53
#5e575e
#69626a
#756d76
#817782
#8d828d
#988d99
#a498a5

Contrast Checker

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2.758 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!
7.613 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 #a498a5

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Use #a498a5 in CSS

#a498a5 as Background Color in CSS
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#a498a5 as Text Color in CSS
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#a498a5 as Border Color in CSS
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