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#a8a897

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HEX#a8a897
HEX8#a8a897ff
RGBrgb(168, 168, 151)
CMYK[0,0,0.1,0.34]
Name#a8a897
HCL[109.22,9.31,68.43]
oklab[0.73,-0.01,0.02]
Num11053207
HSI[60,0.07,0.64]
lab[68.43,-3.06,8.79]
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#d6d6cf
Darken
#767663
Saturate
#bbbb84
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#dbdbca

Color harmonies of #a8a897

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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#a897a8

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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#97a89f
#9797a8
#a8979f

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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#d2d2bd
#fdfde3
#282824
#53534b
#7d7d71

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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#a8a197
#a8a597
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#a5a897
#a1a897

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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#97a89a
#a197a8

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
#f3f3f0
#ecece9
#e6e6e1
#e0e0da
#dadad2
#d4d4cb
#cdcdc4
#c7c7bc
#c1c1b5
#bbbbad
#b4b4a6
#aeae9e
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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
#181816
#242420
#30302b
#3c3c36
#484841
#54544c
#606056
#6c6c61
#78786c
#848477
#909081
#9c9c8c
#a8a897

Contrast Checker

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2.41 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!
8.713 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 #a8a897

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Use #a8a897 in CSS

#a8a897 as Background Color in CSS
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#a8a897 as Text Color in CSS
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#a8a897 as Border Color in CSS
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