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#a498a6

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HEX#a498a6
HEX8#a498a6ff
RGBrgb(164, 152, 166)
CMYK[0.01,0.08,0,0.35]
Name#a498a6
HCL[320.88,9.06,64.24]
oklab[0.69,0.02,-0.02]
Num10786982
HSI[292.41,0.05,0.63]
lab[64.24,7.03,-5.72]
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#d4cfd5
Darken
#726474
Saturate
#b285b9
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#d7cbd9

Color harmonies of #a498a6

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.
#a498a6
#a6a498
#98a6a4

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.
#a498a6
#a69d98
#9aa698
#98a1a6

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.
#a498a6
#cebfd0
#f8e6fb
#262326
#504a51
#7a717b

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.
#a498a6
#9e98a6
#a198a6
#a498a6
#a698a5
#a698a2

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a498a6
#a69998
#98a69e

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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#f9f8f9
#f2f0f2
#ece9ec
#e5e2e6
#dfdadf
#d8d3d9
#d2ccd3
#cbc4cc
#c5bdc6
#beb5bf
#b8aeb9
#b1a7b3
#ab9fac
#a498a6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#171618
#232124
#2f2b2f
#3b363b
#464147
#524c53
#5e575f
#69626b
#756d77
#817782
#8d828e
#988d9a
#a498a6

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a498a6 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.756 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!
7.62 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 #a498a6

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Use #a498a6 in CSS

#a498a6 as Background Color in CSS
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#a498a6 as Text Color in CSS
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#a498a6 as Border Color in CSS
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