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#a8a599

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HEX#a8a599
HEX8#a8a599ff
RGBrgb(168, 165, 153)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.09,0.34]
Name#a8a599
HCL[99.41,6.69,67.68]
oklab[0.72,0,0.02]
Num11052441
HSI[49.11,0.06,0.64]
lab[67.68,-1.09,6.6]
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#d7d6d0
Darken
#767365
Saturate
#bbb086
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#dbd8cc

Color harmonies of #a8a599

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.
#a8a599
#99a8a5
#a599a8

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.
#a8a599
#99a89d
#999ca8
#a899a3

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.
#a8a599
#d2cfc0
#fdf8e6
#282825
#53514c
#7d7b72

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.
#a8a599
#a89f99
#a8a299
#a8a599
#a8a899
#a5a899

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8a599
#99a899
#9f99a8

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
#e6e5e2
#e0dfdb
#dad8d3
#d4d2cc
#cdccc5
#c7c5bd
#c1bfb6
#bbb8af
#b4b2a8
#aeaba0
#a8a599

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181816
#242321
#302f2c
#3c3b37
#484742
#54534d
#605e57
#6c6a62
#78766d
#848278
#908d83
#9c998e
#a8a599

Contrast Checker

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Color Palettes #a8a599

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Use #a8a599 in CSS

#a8a599 as Background Color in CSS
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#a8a599 as Text Color in CSS
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#a8a599 as Border Color in CSS
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