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#a79979

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HEX#a79979
HEX8#a79979ff
RGBrgb(167, 153, 121)
CMYK[0,0.08,0.28,0.35]
Name#a79979
HCL[89.96,18.72,63.66]
oklab[0.69,0,0.05]
Num10983801
HSI[42.73,0.18,0.58]
lab[63.66,0.01,18.72]
Lighten
#cfc8b7
Darken
#70654a
Saturate
#bda263
Desaturate
#91908f
Greyscale
#909090
Brighten
#daccac

Color harmonies of #a79979

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.
#a79979
#79a799
#9979a7

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.
#a79979
#79a782
#7987a7
#a7799e

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.
#a79979
#d1c098
#fce7b7
#27241d
#524b3b
#7c725a

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.
#a79979
#a78779
#a79079
#a79979
#a7a279
#a3a779

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a79979
#7ea779
#8779a7

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
#f9f8f5
#f2f0ec
#ece9e2
#e6e2d9
#e0dbcf
#d9d3c6
#d3ccbc
#cdc5b2
#c6bda9
#c0b69f
#baaf96
#b4a88c
#ada083
#a79979

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b09
#181611
#24211a
#302c23
#3c372b
#484234
#544d3d
#5f5745
#6b624e
#776d56
#83785f
#8f8368
#9b8e70
#a79979

Contrast Checker

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2.809 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!
7.476 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 #a79979

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Use #a79979 in CSS

#a79979 as Background Color in CSS
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#a79979 as Text Color in CSS
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#a79979 as Border Color in CSS
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