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#a8a959

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HEX#a8a959
HEX8#a8a959ff
RGBrgb(168, 169, 89)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.47,0.34]
Name#a8a959
HCL[106.32,42.6,67.59]
oklab[0.72,-0.03,0.1]
Num11053401
HSI[60.62,0.37,0.56]
lab[67.59,-11.97,40.88]
Lighten
#cbcc9c
Darken
#666735
Saturate
#c1c240
Desaturate
#8f9072
Greyscale
#818181
Brighten
#dbdc8c

Color harmonies of #a8a959

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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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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#a95980

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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#d2d36f
#fcfe86
#292916
#54542c
#7e7e43

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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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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#8a59a9

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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#eceddb
#e6e6d0
#e0e0c4
#dadab8
#d4d4ac
#cdcea0
#c7c894
#c1c288
#bbbb7d
#b4b571
#aeaf65
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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.
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#0c0c06
#18180d
#242413
#303019
#3c3c20
#484826
#54552d
#606133
#6c6d39
#787940
#848546
#90914c
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8a959 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.475 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!
8.484 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 #a8a959

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Use #a8a959 in CSS

#a8a959 as Background Color in CSS
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#a8a959 as Text Color in CSS
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#a8a959 as Border Color in CSS
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