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#a498aa

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HEX#a498aa
HEX8#a498aaff
RGBrgb(164, 152, 170)
CMYK[0.04,0.11,0,0.33]
Name#a498aa
HCL[315.1,11.03,64.36]
oklab[0.7,0.02,-0.02]
Num10786986
HSI[280.89,0.06,0.64]
lab[64.36,7.82,-7.79]
Lighten
#d5d0d8
Darken
#716379
Saturate
#aa85bd
Desaturate
#a1a1a1
Greyscale
#a1a1a1
Brighten
#d7cbdd

Color harmonies of #a498aa

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.
#a498aa
#aaa498
#98aaa4

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.
#a498aa
#aa9b98
#9eaa98
#98a7aa

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.
#a498aa
#cdbed4
#f6e4ff
#29262a
#524c55
#7b727f

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.
#a498aa
#9d98aa
#a098aa
#a498aa
#a898aa
#aa98a9

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a498aa
#aa989a
#98aa9d

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
#f2f0f3
#ece9ed
#e5e2e7
#dfdae1
#d8d3db
#d2ccd5
#cbc4ce
#c5bdc8
#beb5c2
#b8aebc
#b1a7b6
#ab9fb0
#a498aa

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
#2f2b31
#3b363d
#464149
#524c55
#5e5761
#69626d
#756d79
#817786
#8d8292
#988d9e
#a498aa

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a498aa colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.745 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!
7.65 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 #a498aa

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Use #a498aa in CSS

#a498aa as Background Color in CSS
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#a498aa as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#a498aa">Text Color</div>
#a498aa as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#a498aa">Border Color</div>
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