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#a8ab96

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HEX#a8ab96
HEX8#a8ab96ff
RGBrgb(168, 171, 150)
CMYK[0.02,0,0.12,0.33]
Name#a8ab96
HCL[114.87,11.53,69.22]
oklab[0.73,-0.01,0.03]
Num11053974
HSI[67.59,0.08,0.64]
lab[69.22,-4.85,10.46]
Lighten
#d7d8cf
Darken
#767a61
Saturate
#b5be83
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#dbdec9

Color harmonies of #a8ab96

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.
#a8ab96
#96a8ab
#ab96a8

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.
#a8ab96
#96aba3
#9996ab
#ab969d

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.
#a8ab96
#d2d5bb
#010101
#2b2b26
#54564b
#7e8071

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.
#a8ab96
#aba696
#abaa96
#a8ab96
#a4ab96
#a0ab96

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8ab96
#96ab9d
#a696ab

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
#f3f3f0
#ecede9
#e6e7e1
#e0e1da
#dadbd2
#d4d5cb
#cdcfc3
#c7c9bc
#c1c3b4
#bbbdad
#b4b7a5
#aeb19e
#a8ab96

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181815
#242520
#30312b
#3c3d36
#484940
#54564b
#606256
#6c6e60
#787a6b
#848676
#909381
#9c9f8b
#a8ab96

Contrast Checker

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2.351 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!
8.931 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 #a8ab96

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Use #a8ab96 in CSS

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#a8ab96 as Text Color in CSS
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#a8ab96 as Border Color in CSS
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