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#a6a996

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HEX#a6a996
HEX8#a6a996ff
RGBrgb(166, 169, 150)
CMYK[0.02,0,0.11,0.34]
Name#a6a996
HCL[115.56,10.47,68.52]
oklab[0.73,-0.01,0.02]
Num10922390
HSI[68.44,0.07,0.63]
lab[68.52,-4.52,9.45]
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#d6d7ce
Darken
#747762
Saturate
#b3bc83
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#d9dcc9

Color harmonies of #a6a996

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.
#a6a996
#96a6a9
#a996a6

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.
#a6a996
#96a9a2
#9996a9
#a9969c

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.
#a6a996
#d0d3bc
#f9fee1
#292925
#53544b
#7c7e70

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.
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#a9a496
#a9a896
#a6a996
#a2a996
#9ea996

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a6a996
#96a99d
#a496a9

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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#f9f9f8
#f2f3f0
#ecede9
#e6e6e1
#dfe0da
#d9dad2
#d3d4cb
#cccec3
#c6c8bc
#bfc2b4
#b9bbad
#b3b5a5
#acaf9e
#a6a996

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181815
#242420
#2f302b
#3b3c36
#474840
#53554b
#5f6156
#6b6d60
#77796b
#828576
#8e9181
#9a9d8b
#a6a996

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2.404 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!
8.737 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 #a6a996

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Use #a6a996 in CSS

#a6a996 as Background Color in CSS
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#a6a996 as Text Color in CSS
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#a6a996 as Border Color in CSS
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