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#a8959c

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HEX#a8959c
HEX8#a8959cff
RGBrgb(168, 149, 156)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.07,0.34]
Name#a8959c
HCL[352.44,8.35,63.52]
oklab[0.69,0.02,0]
Num11048348
HSI[338.64,0.05,0.62]
lab[63.52,8.27,-1.1]
Lighten
#d6cdd0
Darken
#766169
Saturate
#bb8297
Desaturate
#9e9e9e
Greyscale
#9e9e9e
Brighten
#dbc8cf

Color harmonies of #a8959c

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.
#a8959c
#9ca895
#959ca8

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.
#a8959c
#a5a895
#95a8a1
#9795a8

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.
#a8959c
#d2bbc3
#fde0eb
#282426
#534a4d
#7d6f75

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.
#a8959c
#a895a4
#a895a0
#a8959c
#a89598
#a89695

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8959c
#a8a595
#95a4a8

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
#f9f7f8
#f3f0f1
#ece8ea
#e6e1e3
#e0d9dc
#dad2d5
#d4cace
#cdc2c6
#c7bbbf
#c1b3b8
#bbacb1
#b4a4aa
#ae9da3
#a8959c

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0b
#181516
#242021
#302b2d
#3c3538
#484043
#544b4e
#605559
#6c6064
#786a6f
#84757b
#908086
#9c8a91
#a8959c

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8959c colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.821 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!
7.444 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 #a8959c

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Use #a8959c in CSS

#a8959c as Background Color in CSS
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#a8959c as Text Color in CSS
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#a8959c as Border Color in CSS
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