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#a8a79d

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HEX#a8a79d
HEX8#a8a79dff
RGBrgb(168, 167, 157)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.07,0.34]
Name#a8a79d
HCL[105.58,5.5,68.31]
oklab[0.73,0,0.01]
Num11052957
HSI[55.28,0.04,0.64]
lab[68.31,-1.48,5.29]
Lighten
#d8d8d3
Darken
#767569
Saturate
#bab68a
Desaturate
#a2a2a2
Greyscale
#a2a2a2
Brighten
#dbdad0

Color harmonies of #a8a79d

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.
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#9da8a7
#a79da8

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.
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#9da8a1
#9d9ea8
#a89da3

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.
#a8a79d
#d2d1c5
#fdfbec
#282826
#53524e
#7d7d75

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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#a8a39d
#a8a59d
#a8a79d
#a7a89d
#a5a89d

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8a79d
#9da89e
#a39da8

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
#f3f2f1
#ececea
#e6e6e3
#e0e0dc
#dad9d5
#d4d3ce
#cdcdc7
#c7c6c0
#c1c0b9
#bbbab2
#b4b4ab
#aeada4
#a8a79d

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181816
#242422
#30302d
#3c3c38
#484843
#54544f
#605f5a
#6c6b65
#787770
#84837b
#908f87
#9c9b92
#a8a79d

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8a79d colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.42 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!
8.679 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 #a8a79d

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Use #a8a79d in CSS

#a8a79d as Background Color in CSS
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#a8a79d as Text Color in CSS
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#a8a79d as Border Color in CSS
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