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#a996a4

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HEX#a996a4
HEX8#a996a4ff
RGBrgb(169, 150, 164)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.03,0.34]
Name#a996a4
HCL[333.57,10.67,64.1]
oklab[0.69,0.03,-0.01]
Num11114148
HSI[314.7,0.07,0.63]
lab[64.1,9.56,-4.75]
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#d7ced5
Darken
#776272
Saturate
#bc83ad
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#dcc9d7

Color harmonies of #a996a4

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.
#a996a4
#a4a996
#96a4a9

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.
#a996a4
#a9a496
#96a99b
#969aa9

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.
#a996a4
#d3bccd
#fee1f6
#292528
#544b52
#7e707b

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.
#a996a4
#a696a9
#a996a8
#a996a4
#a996a0
#a9969c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a996a4
#a99f96
#96a9a6

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
#f9f8f9
#f3f0f2
#ede9ec
#e6e1e5
#e0dadf
#dad2d8
#d4cbd2
#cec3cb
#c8bcc5
#c2b4be
#bbadb8
#b5a5b1
#af9eab
#a996a4

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
#3c363b
#484046
#554b52
#61565e
#6d6069
#796b75
#857681
#91818d
#9d8b98
#a996a4

Contrast Checker

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2.768 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!
7.586 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 #a996a4

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Use #a996a4 in CSS

#a996a4 as Background Color in CSS
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#a996a4 as Text Color in CSS
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#a996a4 as Border Color in CSS
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