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#a996a3

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HEX#a996a3
HEX8#a996a3ff
RGBrgb(169, 150, 163)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.04,0.34]
Name#a996a3
HCL[335.7,10.28,64.07]
oklab[0.69,0.03,-0.01]
Num11114147
HSI[317.99,0.07,0.63]
lab[64.07,9.37,-4.23]
Lighten
#d7ced4
Darken
#776270
Saturate
#bc83aa
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#dcc9d6

Color harmonies of #a996a3

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.
#a996a3
#a3a996
#96a3a9

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.
#a996a3
#a9a596
#96a99c
#9699a9

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.
#a996a3
#d3bccc
#fee1f5
#292528
#544b51
#7e707a

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.
#a996a3
#a796a9
#a996a7
#a996a3
#a9969f
#a9969b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a996a3
#a9a096
#96a9a7

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
#f3f0f2
#ede9eb
#e6e1e5
#e0dade
#dad2d8
#d4cbd1
#cec3ca
#c8bcc4
#c2b4bd
#bbadb7
#b5a5b0
#af9eaa
#a996a3

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181517
#242023
#302b2f
#3c363a
#484046
#554b52
#61565d
#6d6069
#796b74
#857680
#91818c
#9d8b97
#a996a3

Contrast Checker

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2.771 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!
7.578 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 #a996a3

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Use #a996a3 in CSS

#a996a3 as Background Color in CSS
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#a996a3 as Text Color in CSS
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#a996a3 as Border Color in CSS
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