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#a979b0

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HEX#a979b0
HEX8#a979b0ff
RGBrgb(169, 121, 176)
CMYK[0.04,0.31,0,0.31]
Name#a979b0
HCL[322.39,35.72,57.31]
oklab[0.64,0.08,-0.06]
Num11106736
HSI[293.29,0.22,0.61]
lab[57.31,28.3,-21.8]
Lighten
#d2b9d6
Darken
#74487b
Saturate
#b964c5
Desaturate
#998e9b
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#dcace3

Color harmonies of #a979b0

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.
#a979b0
#b0a979
#79b0a9

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.
#a979b0
#b08d79
#80b079
#799bb0

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.
#a979b0
#d296da
#060406
#2f2130
#573f5b
#805c85

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.
#a979b0
#9379b0
#9e79b0
#a979b0
#b079ac
#b079a1

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a979b0
#b07d79
#79b093

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
#f9f5f9
#f3ecf4
#ede2ee
#e6d9e8
#e0cfe3
#dac6dd
#d4bcd8
#ceb2d2
#c8a9cc
#c29fc7
#bb96c1
#b58cbb
#af83b6
#a979b0

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c090d
#181119
#241a26
#302332
#3c2b3f
#48344b
#553d58
#614565
#6d4e71
#79567e
#855f8a
#916897
#9d70a3
#a979b0

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a979b0 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.472 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!
6.049 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 #a979b0

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Use #a979b0 in CSS

#a979b0 as Background Color in CSS
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#a979b0 as Text Color in CSS
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#a979b0 as Border Color in CSS
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