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#a996a0

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HEX#a996a0
HEX8#a996a0ff
RGBrgb(169, 150, 160)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.05,0.34]
Name#a996a0
HCL[343.17,9.2,63.99]
oklab[0.69,0.03,-0.01]
Num11114144
HSI[328.26,0.06,0.63]
lab[63.99,8.81,-2.67]
Lighten
#d7ced3
Darken
#77626d
Saturate
#bc83a1
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#dcc9d3

Color harmonies of #a996a0

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.
#a996a0
#a0a996
#96a0a9

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.
#a996a0
#a9a896
#96a99f
#9696a9

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.
#a996a0
#d3bcc8
#fee1f0
#292527
#544b50
#7e7078

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.
#a996a0
#a996a8
#a996a4
#a996a0
#a9969c
#a99698

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a996a0
#a9a396
#96a8a9

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
#f9f8f8
#f3f0f1
#ede9eb
#e6e1e4
#e0dadd
#dad2d6
#d4cbd0
#cec3c9
#c8bcc2
#c2b4bb
#bbadb4
#b5a5ae
#af9ea7
#a996a0

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0b
#181517
#242022
#302b2e
#3c3639
#484045
#554b50
#61565b
#6d6067
#796b72
#85767e
#918189
#9d8b95
#a996a0

Contrast Checker

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2.779 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!
7.557 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 #a996a0

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Use #a996a0 in CSS

#a996a0 as Background Color in CSS
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#a996a0 as Text Color in CSS
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#a996a0 as Border Color in CSS
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