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#a996a6

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HEX#a996a6
HEX8#a996a6ff
RGBrgb(169, 150, 166)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.02,0.34]
Name#a996a6
HCL[329.77,11.5,64.16]
oklab[0.69,0.03,-0.02]
Num11114150
HSI[308.44,0.07,0.63]
lab[64.16,9.93,-5.79]
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#d7ced6
Darken
#776274
Saturate
#bc83b3
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#dcc9d9

Color harmonies of #a996a6

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.
#a996a6
#a6a996
#96a6a9

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.
#a996a6
#a9a296
#96a999
#969ca9

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.
#a996a6
#d3bcd0
#fee1f9
#292529
#544b53
#7e707c

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.
#a996a6
#a496a9
#a896a9
#a996a6
#a996a2
#a9969e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a996a6
#a99d96
#96a9a4

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
#e6e1e6
#e0dadf
#dad2d9
#d4cbd3
#cec3cc
#c8bcc6
#c2b4bf
#bbadb9
#b5a5b3
#af9eac
#a996a6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181518
#242024
#302b2f
#3c363b
#484047
#554b53
#61565f
#6d606b
#796b77
#857682
#91818e
#9d8b9a
#a996a6

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2.763 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!
7.6 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 #a996a6

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Use #a996a6 in CSS

#a996a6 as Background Color in CSS
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#a996a6 as Text Color in CSS
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#a996a6 as Border Color in CSS
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