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#a696aa

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HEX#a696aa
HEX8#a696aaff
RGBrgb(166, 150, 170)
CMYK[0.02,0.12,0,0.33]
Name#a696aa
HCL[319.32,12.71,64.02]
oklab[0.69,0.03,-0.02]
Num10917546
HSI[289.11,0.07,0.64]
lab[64.02,9.64,-8.29]
Lighten
#d6ced8
Darken
#746278
Saturate
#b183bd
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#d9c9dd

Color harmonies of #a696aa

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.
#a696aa
#aaa696
#96aaa6

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.
#a696aa
#aa9c96
#9aaa96
#96a4aa

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.
#a696aa
#cfbcd4
#f9e1ff
#29252a
#534b55
#7c707f

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.
#a696aa
#9e96aa
#a296aa
#a696aa
#aa96aa
#aa96a6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a696aa
#aa9696
#96aa9e

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
#e6e1e7
#dfdae1
#d9d2db
#d3cbd5
#ccc3ce
#c6bcc8
#bfb4c2
#b9adbc
#b3a5b6
#ac9eb0
#a696aa

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181518
#242024
#2f2b31
#3b363d
#474049
#534b55
#5f5661
#6b606d
#776b79
#827686
#8e8192
#9a8b9e
#a696aa

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a696aa colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.776 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!
7.564 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 #a696aa

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Use #a696aa in CSS

#a696aa as Background Color in CSS
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#a696aa as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#a696aa">Text Color</div>
#a696aa as Border Color in CSS
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