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#a6996b

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HEX#a6996b
HEX8#a6996bff
RGBrgb(166, 153, 107)
CMYK[0,0.08,0.36,0.35]
Name#a6996b
HCL[94.97,26.04,63.3]
oklab[0.68,0,0.06]
Num10918251
HSI[47.9,0.25,0.56]
lab[63.3,-2.26,25.94]
Lighten
#ccc5ab
Darken
#6b6140
Saturate
#bea653
Desaturate
#8e8c83
Greyscale
#888888
Brighten
#d9cc9e

Color harmonies of #a6996b

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.
#a6996b
#6ba699
#996ba6

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.
#a6996b
#6ba67b
#6b78a6
#a66b95

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.
#a6996b
#d0c086
#fbe7a2
#262319
#514b34
#7b7250

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.
#a6996b
#a6816b
#a68d6b
#a6996b
#a6a56b
#9ba66b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a6996b
#6ca66b
#816ba6

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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#f9f8f4
#f2f0ea
#ece9df
#e6e2d5
#dfdbca
#d9d3c0
#d3ccb5
#ccc5aa
#c6bda0
#bfb695
#b9af8b
#b3a880
#aca076
#a6996b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b08
#18160f
#242117
#2f2c1f
#3b3726
#47422e
#534d36
#5f573d
#6b6245
#776d4c
#827854
#8e835c
#9a8e63
#a6996b

Contrast Checker

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2.842 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!
7.39 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 #a6996b

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Use #a6996b in CSS

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#a6996b as Text Color in CSS
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