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#a996a9

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HEX#a996a9
HEX8#a996a9ff
RGBrgb(169, 150, 169)
CMYK[0,0.11,0,0.34]
Name#a996a9
HCL[325.05,12.82,64.25]
oklab[0.7,0.03,-0.02]
Num11114153
HSI[300,0.08,0.64]
lab[64.25,10.51,-7.35]
Lighten
#d7ced7
Darken
#776277
Saturate
#bc83bc
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#dcc9dc

Color harmonies of #a996a9

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.
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#96a9a9

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.
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#a99f96
#96a996
#969fa9

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.
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#d3bcd3
#fee1fe
#292529
#544b54
#7e707e

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.
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#a196a9
#a596a9
#a996a9
#a996a5
#a996a1

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a996a9
#a99a96
#96a9a1

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.
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#f9f8f9
#f3f0f3
#ede9ed
#e6e1e6
#e0dae0
#dad2da
#d4cbd4
#cec3ce
#c8bcc8
#c2b4c2
#bbadbb
#b5a5b5
#af9eaf
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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
#302b30
#3c363c
#484048
#554b55
#615661
#6d606d
#796b79
#857685
#918191
#9d8b9d
#a996a9

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a996a9 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.755 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!
7.622 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 #a996a9

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Use #a996a9 in CSS

#a996a9 as Background Color in CSS
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#a996a9 as Text Color in CSS
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#a996a9 as Border Color in CSS
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