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#a8b079

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HEX#a8b079
HEX8#a8b079ff
RGBrgb(168, 176, 121)
CMYK[0.05,0,0.31,0.31]
Name#a8b079
HCL[113.56,29.78,70]
oklab[0.74,-0.03,0.07]
Num11055225
HSI[67.74,0.22,0.61]
lab[70,-11.9,27.3]
Lighten
#d2d6b9
Darken
#737b48
Saturate
#b7c564
Desaturate
#999b8e
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#dbe3ac

Color harmonies of #a8b079

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.
#a8b079
#79a8b0
#b079a8

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.
#a8b079
#79b09c
#8179b0
#b0798c

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.
#a8b079
#d1da96
#060604
#2e3021
#575b3f
#7f855c

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.
#a8b079
#b0a279
#b0ad79
#a8b079
#9db079
#92b079

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a8b079
#79b08c
#a279b0

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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#f9f9f5
#f3f4ec
#eceee2
#e6e8d9
#e0e3cf
#daddc6
#d4d8bc
#cdd2b2
#c7cca9
#c1c79f
#bbc196
#b4bb8c
#aeb683
#a8b079

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0d09
#181911
#24261a
#303223
#3c3f2b
#484b34
#54583d
#606545
#6c714e
#787e56
#848a5f
#909768
#9ca370
#a8b079

Contrast Checker

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2.295 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!
9.151 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 #a8b079

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Use #a8b079 in CSS

#a8b079 as Background Color in CSS
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#a8b079 as Text Color in CSS
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#a8b079 as Border Color in CSS
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