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#a5979a

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HEX#a5979a
HEX8#a5979aff
RGBrgb(165, 151, 154)
CMYK[0,0.08,0.07,0.35]
Name#a5979a
HCL[2.95,5.7,63.73]
oklab[0.69,0.02,0]
Num10852250
HSI[348.26,0.04,0.61]
lab[63.73,5.69,0.29]
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#d4cecf
Darken
#736367
Saturate
#b8848f
Desaturate
#9e9e9e
Greyscale
#9e9e9e
Brighten
#d8cacd

Color harmonies of #a5979a

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.
#a5979a
#9aa597
#979aa5

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.
#a5979a
#a1a597
#97a5a2
#9b97a5

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.
#a5979a
#cfbec2
#fae5e9
#252223
#50494b
#7a7072

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.
#a5979a
#a597a0
#a5979d
#a5979a
#a59797
#a59a97

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a5979a
#a5a597
#97a0a5

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
#f2f0f1
#ece9e9
#e5e1e2
#dfdadb
#d8d2d4
#d2cbcd
#ccc4c5
#c5bcbe
#bfb5b7
#b8adb0
#b2a6a8
#ab9ea1
#a5979a

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0b
#181616
#232021
#2f2b2c
#3b3637
#474142
#534c4d
#5e5658
#6a6163
#766c6e
#827779
#8d8184
#998c8f
#a5979a

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2.803 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!
7.493 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 #a5979a

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Use #a5979a in CSS

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#a5979a as Text Color in CSS
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#a5979a as Border Color in CSS
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