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#a5979e

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HEX#a5979e
HEX8#a5979eff
RGBrgb(165, 151, 158)
CMYK[0,0.08,0.04,0.35]
Name#a5979e
HCL[344.35,6.67,63.84]
oklab[0.69,0.02,0]
Num10852254
HSI[330,0.04,0.62]
lab[63.84,6.42,-1.8]
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#d4ced1
Darken
#73636b
Saturate
#b8849e
Desaturate
#9e9e9e
Greyscale
#9e9e9e
Brighten
#d8cad1

Color harmonies of #a5979e

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.
#a5979e
#9ea597
#979ea5

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.
#a5979e
#a5a597
#97a59e
#9797a5

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.
#a5979e
#cfbec7
#fae5ef
#252224
#50494d
#7a7075

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.
#a5979e
#a597a4
#a597a1
#a5979e
#a5979b
#a59798

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a5979e
#a5a197
#97a4a5

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
#ece9ea
#e5e1e3
#dfdadc
#d8d2d5
#d2cbcf
#ccc4c8
#c5bcc1
#bfb5ba
#b8adb3
#b2a6ac
#ab9ea5
#a5979e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0b
#181617
#232022
#2f2b2d
#3b3638
#474144
#534c4f
#5e565a
#6a6166
#766c71
#82777c
#8d8187
#998c93
#a5979e

Contrast Checker

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2.792 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!
7.52 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 #a5979e

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Use #a5979e in CSS

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#a5979e as Text Color in CSS
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#a5979e as Border Color in CSS
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