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#a8a497

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HEX	#a8a497
HEX8	#a8a497ff
RGB	rgb(168, 164, 151)
CMYK	[0,0.02,0.1,0.34]
Name	#a8a497

HCL	[97.04,7.31,67.36]
oklab	[0.72,0,0.02]
Num	11052183
HSI	[47,0.06,0.63]
lab	[67.36,-0.9,7.26]

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#d6d5cf

Darken

#767263

Saturate

#bbae84

Desaturate

#9f9f9f

Greyscale

#9f9f9f

Brighten

#dbd7ca

Color harmonies of #a8a497

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.

#a8a497

#97a8a4

#a497a8

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.

#a8a497

#97a89b

#979ba8

#a897a3

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.

#a8a497

#d2cdbd

#fdf7e3

#282824

#53514b

#7d7b71

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.

#a8a497

#a89d97

#a8a197

#a8a497

#a8a797

#a5a897

Split Complements

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

#a8a497

#98a897

#9d97a8

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

#f9f9f8

#f3f2f0

#ecece9

#e6e5e1

#e0dfda

#dad8d2

#d4d2cb

#cdcbc4

#c7c5bc

#c1beb5

#bbb8ad

#b4b1a6

#aeab9e

#a8a497

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.

#000000

#0c0c0b

#181716

#242320

#302f2b

#3c3b36

#484641

#54524c

#605e56

#6c6961

#78756c

#848177

#908d81

#9c988c

#a8a497

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8a497 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.493 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!

8.422 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 #a8a497

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Use #a8a497 in CSS

#a8a497 as Background Color in CSS


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#a8a497 as Text Color in CSS


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#a8a497 as Border Color in CSS


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Lighten

Darken

Saturate

Desaturate

Greyscale

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Color harmonies of #a8a497

Triad

Tetrad

Monochromatic

Analogous

Split Complements

Variations

Tints

Shades

Contrast Checker

Color Palettes #a8a497

Use #a8a497 in CSS

#a8a497 as Background Color in CSS

#a8a497 as Text Color in CSS

#a8a497 as Border Color in CSS

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