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#a8a9a1

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HEX#a8a9a1
HEX8#a8a9a1ff
RGBrgb(168, 169, 161)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.05,0.34]
Name#a8a9a1
HCL[114.72,4.4,68.95]
oklab[0.73,0,0.01]
Num11053473
HSI[66.59,0.03,0.65]
lab[68.95,-1.84,4]
Lighten
#d9dad6
Darken
#76776d
Saturate
#b5bb8f
Desaturate
#a5a5a5
Greyscale
#a5a5a5
Brighten
#dbdcd4

Color harmonies of #a8a9a1

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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#a1a9a6
#a2a1a9
#a9a1a4

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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#d2d3c9
#fcfef2
#292928
#545450
#7e7e78

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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#a6a9a1
#a5a9a1

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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#a1a9a4
#a7a1a9

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
#f3f3f2
#ecedeb
#e6e6e4
#e0e0dd
#dadad7
#d4d4d0
#cdcec9
#c7c8c3
#c1c2bc
#bbbbb5
#b4b5ae
#aeafa8
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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
#0c0c0c
#181817
#242423
#30302e
#3c3c3a
#484845
#545551
#60615c
#6c6d68
#787973
#84857f
#90918a
#9c9d96
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8a9a1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

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8.855 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 #a8a9a1

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Use #a8a9a1 in CSS

#a8a9a1 as Background Color in CSS
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#a8a9a1 as Text Color in CSS
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#a8a9a1 as Border Color in CSS
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