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#a8a79e

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HEX#a8a79e
HEX8#a8a79eff
RGBrgb(168, 167, 158)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.06,0.34]
Name#a8a79e
HCL[105.2,4.95,68.34]
oklab[0.73,0,0.01]
Num11052958
HSI[54.79,0.04,0.64]
lab[68.34,-1.3,4.78]
Lighten
#d8d8d4
Darken
#76756a
Saturate
#bab68c
Desaturate
#a3a3a3
Greyscale
#a3a3a3
Brighten
#dbdad1

Color harmonies of #a8a79e

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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#9ea8a7
#a79ea8

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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#9ea8a2
#9e9fa8
#a89ea4

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.
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#d2d1c6
#fdfbee
#282826
#53524e
#7d7d76

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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#a8a39e
#a8a59e
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#a7a89e
#a5a89e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#9ea89f
#a39ea8

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
#d4d3cf
#cdcdc8
#c7c6c1
#c1c0ba
#bbbab3
#b4b4ac
#aeada5
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181817
#242422
#30302d
#3c3c38
#484844
#54544f
#605f5a
#6c6b66
#787771
#84837c
#908f87
#9c9b93
#a8a79e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8a79e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.418 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!
8.686 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 #a8a79e

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Use #a8a79e in CSS

#a8a79e as Background Color in CSS
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#a8a79e as Text Color in CSS
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#a8a79e as Border Color in CSS
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