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#a8a9be

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HEX#a8a9be
HEX8#a8a9beff
RGBrgb(168, 169, 190)
CMYK[0.12,0.11,0,0.25]
Name#a8a9be
HCL[289.54,11.51,69.77]
oklab[0.74,0.01,-0.03]
Num11053502
HSI[237.69,0.04,0.69]
lab[69.77,3.85,-10.85]
Lighten
#e2e3ea
Darken
#6e6f92
Saturate
#999bcd
Desaturate
#b3b3b3
Greyscale
#b3b3b3
Brighten
#dbdcf1

Color harmonies of #a8a9be

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.
#a8a9be
#bea8a9
#a9bea8

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.
#a8a9be
#bea8b4
#bebda8
#a8beb2

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.
#a8a9be
#cecfe8
#121214
#37383e
#5d5d69
#828393

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.
#a8a9be
#a8b2be
#a8adbe
#a8a9be
#aba8be
#b0a8be

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8a9be
#bea8bb
#b2bea8

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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#f9f9fa
#f3f3f6
#ecedf1
#e6e6ec
#e0e0e8
#dadae3
#d4d4df
#cdceda
#c7c8d5
#c1c2d1
#bbbbcc
#b4b5c7
#aeafc3
#a8a9be

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0e
#18181b
#242429
#303036
#3c3c44
#484851
#54555f
#60616d
#6c6d7a
#787988
#848595
#9091a3
#9c9db0
#a8a9be

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8a9be colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.312 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!
9.084 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 #a8a9be

Some examples of color palettes with #a8a9be. View more

Use #a8a9be in CSS

#a8a9be as Background Color in CSS
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#a8a9be as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#a8a9be">Text Color</div>
#a8a9be as Border Color in CSS
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