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#a79caa

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HEX#a79caa
HEX8#a79caaff
RGBrgb(167, 156, 170)
CMYK[0.02,0.08,0,0.33]
Name#a79caa
HCL[318.73,8.84,65.67]
oklab[0.71,0.02,-0.02]
Num10984618
HSI[288.26,0.05,0.64]
lab[65.67,6.64,-5.83]
Lighten
#d8d3d9
Darken
#756779
Saturate
#b28abc
Desaturate
#a3a3a3
Greyscale
#a3a3a3
Brighten
#dacfdd

Color harmonies of #a79caa

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.
#a79caa
#aaa79c
#9caaa7

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.
#a79caa
#aaa09c
#9faa9c
#9ca6aa

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.
#a79caa
#d1c3d4
#faeaff
#2a272a
#534e55
#7d757f

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.
#a79caa
#a19caa
#a49caa
#a79caa
#aa9caa
#aa9ca7

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a79caa
#aa9c9c
#9caaa1

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
#f2f1f3
#eceaed
#e6e3e7
#e0dce1
#d9d5db
#d3ced5
#cdc6ce
#c6bfc8
#c0b8c2
#bab1bc
#b4aab6
#ada3b0
#a79caa

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181618
#242124
#302d31
#3c383d
#484349
#544e55
#5f5961
#6b646d
#776f79
#837b86
#8f8692
#9b919e
#a79caa

Contrast Checker

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2.632 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!
7.979 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 #a79caa

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Use #a79caa in CSS

#a79caa as Background Color in CSS
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#a79caa as Text Color in CSS
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#a79caa as Border Color in CSS
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