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#a8acae

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HEX#a8acae
HEX8#a8acaeff
RGBrgb(168, 172, 174)
CMYK[0.03,0.01,0,0.32]
Name#a8acae
HCL[235.98,1.83,70.1]
oklab[0.74,0,0]
Num11054254
HSI[199.11,0.02,0.67]
lab[70.1,-1.02,-1.52]
Lighten
#dddedf
Darken
#74797c
Saturate
#97b2bf
Desaturate
#ababab
Greyscale
#ababab
Brighten
#dbdfe1

Color harmonies of #a8acae

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.
#a8acae
#aea8ac
#acaea8

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.
#a8acae
#ada8ae
#aeaaa8
#a9aea8

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.
#a8acae
#d1d6d8
#040404
#2d2e2e
#565859
#7f8283

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.
#a8acae
#a8aeae
#a8adae
#a8acae
#a8abae
#a8aaae

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8acae
#aba8ae
#aeaea8

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
#f9f9f9
#f3f3f3
#ecedee
#e6e7e8
#e0e1e2
#dadbdc
#d4d6d7
#cdd0d1
#c7cacb
#c1c4c5
#bbbebf
#b4b8ba
#aeb2b4
#a8acae

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0c
#181919
#242525
#303132
#3c3d3e
#484a4b
#545657
#606263
#6c6f70
#787b7c
#848789
#909395
#9ca0a2
#a8acae

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8acae colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.288 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!
9.177 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 #a8acae

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Use #a8acae in CSS

#a8acae as Background Color in CSS
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#a8acae as Text Color in CSS
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#a8acae as Border Color in CSS
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