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#a8a99c

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HEX#a8a99c
HEX8#a8a99cff
RGBrgb(168, 169, 156)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.08,0.34]
Name#a8a99c
HCL[112.57,7.13,68.82]
oklab[0.73,-0.01,0.02]
Num11053468
HSI[63.96,0.05,0.64]
lab[68.82,-2.74,6.58]
Lighten
#d8d8d3
Darken
#767768
Saturate
#b8bb89
Desaturate
#a2a2a2
Greyscale
#a2a2a2
Brighten
#dbdccf

Color harmonies of #a8a99c

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.
#a8a99c
#9ca8a9
#a99ca8

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.
#a8a99c
#9ca9a3
#9d9ca9
#a99ca1

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.
#a8a99c
#d2d3c3
#fcfeea
#292926
#54544e
#7e7e75

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.
#a8a99c
#a9a59c
#a9a79c
#a8a99c
#a5a99c
#a3a99c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8a99c
#9ca9a0
#a59ca9

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
#f3f3f1
#ecedea
#e6e6e3
#e0e0dc
#dadad5
#d4d4ce
#cdcec6
#c7c8bf
#c1c2b8
#bbbbb1
#b4b5aa
#aeafa3
#a8a99c

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181816
#242421
#30302d
#3c3c38
#484843
#54554e
#606159
#6c6d64
#78796f
#84857b
#909186
#9c9d91
#a8a99c

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8a99c colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.381 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!
8.82 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 #a8a99c

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Use #a8a99c in CSS

#a8a99c as Background Color in CSS
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#a8a99c as Text Color in CSS
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#a8a99c as Border Color in CSS
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