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#a8a496

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HEX#a8a496
HEX8#a8a496ff
RGBrgb(168, 164, 150)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.11,0.34]
Name#a8a496
HCL[97.82,7.85,67.34]
oklab[0.72,0,0.02]
Num11052182
HSI[47.78,0.07,0.63]
lab[67.34,-1.07,7.78]
Lighten
#d6d4ce
Darken
#767262
Saturate
#bbaf83
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#dbd7c9

Color harmonies of #a8a496

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.
#a8a496
#96a8a4
#a496a8

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.
#a8a496
#96a89b
#969aa8
#a896a3

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.
#a8a496
#d2cdbc
#fdf7e2
#282824
#53514a
#7d7a70

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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#a89d96
#a8a096
#a8a496
#a8a896
#a5a896

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8a496
#96a896
#9d96a8

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
#f3f2f0
#ecece9
#e6e5e1
#e0dfda
#dad8d2
#d4d2cb
#cdcbc3
#c7c5bc
#c1beb4
#bbb8ad
#b4b1a5
#aeab9e
#a8a496

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181715
#242320
#302f2b
#3c3b36
#484640
#54524b
#605e56
#6c6960
#78756b
#848176
#908d81
#9c988b
#a8a496

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2.495 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!
8.416 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 #a8a496

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Use #a8a496 in CSS

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#a8a496 as Text Color in CSS
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#a8a496 as Border Color in CSS
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