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#a8a498

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HEX#a8a498
HEX8#a8a498ff
RGBrgb(168, 164, 152)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.1,0.34]
Name#a8a498
HCL[96.13,6.77,67.38]
oklab[0.72,0,0.02]
Num11052184
HSI[46.1,0.06,0.63]
lab[67.38,-0.72,6.74]
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#d7d5cf
Darken
#767264
Saturate
#bbad85
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#dbd7cb

Color harmonies of #a8a498

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.
#a8a498
#98a8a4
#a498a8

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.
#a8a498
#98a89c
#989ca8
#a898a4

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.
#a8a498
#d2cdbe
#fdf7e5
#282825
#53514b
#7d7a72

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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#a89e98
#a8a198
#a8a498
#a8a798
#a6a898

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8a498
#99a898
#9e98a8

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
#e6e5e2
#e0dfda
#dad8d3
#d4d2cc
#cdcbc4
#c7c5bd
#c1beb5
#bbb8ae
#b4b1a7
#aeab9f
#a8a498

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181716
#242321
#302f2b
#3c3b36
#484641
#54524c
#605e57
#6c6962
#78756d
#848177
#908d82
#9c988d
#a8a498

Contrast Checker

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8.429 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 #a8a498

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Use #a8a498 in CSS

#a8a498 as Background Color in CSS
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#a8a498 as Text Color in CSS
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#a8a498 as Border Color in CSS
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