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#a8494f

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HEX#a8494f
HEX8#a8494fff
RGBrgb(168, 73, 79)
CMYK[0,0.57,0.53,0.34]
Name#a8494f
HCL[21.9,42.71,43.74]
oklab[0.53,0.12,0.04]
Num11028815
HSI[356.77,0.32,0.42]
lab[43.74,39.63,15.93]
Lighten
#cc8b8f
Darken
#612a2e
Saturate
#c0313a
Desaturate
#906164
Greyscale
#787878
Brighten
#db7c82

Color harmonies of #a8494f

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.
#a8494f
#4fa849
#494fa8

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.
#a8494f
#7ea849
#49a8a2
#7249a8

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.
#a8494f
#d25b63
#fd6e77
#281213
#532427
#7d373b

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.
#a8494f
#a84975
#a84962
#a8494f
#a85649
#a86949

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8494f
#9ba849
#4975a8

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
#f9f2f2
#f3e5e6
#ecd8d9
#e6cbcd
#e0bec0
#dab1b4
#d4a4a7
#cd979a
#c78a8e
#c17d81
#bb7075
#b46368
#ae565c
#a8494f

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0506
#180a0b
#241011
#301517
#3c1a1c
#481f22
#542528
#602a2d
#6c2f33
#783438
#84393e
#903f44
#9c4449
#a8494f

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8494f colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.629 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!
3.731 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!

Color Palettes #a8494f

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Use #a8494f in CSS

#a8494f as Background Color in CSS
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#a8494f as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#a8494f">Text Color</div>
#a8494f as Border Color in CSS
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