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#a996ae

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HEX#a996ae
HEX8#a996aeff
RGBrgb(169, 150, 174)
CMYK[0.03,0.14,0,0.32]
Name#a996ae
HCL[319.16,15.18,64.41]
oklab[0.7,0.03,-0.03]
Num11114158
HSI[288.61,0.09,0.64]
lab[64.41,11.49,-9.93]
Lighten
#d8d0da
Darken
#77617d
Saturate
#b483c1
Desaturate
#a2a2a2
Greyscale
#a2a2a2
Brighten
#dcc9e1

Color harmonies of #a996ae

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.
#a996ae
#aea996
#96aea9

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.
#a996ae
#ae9d96
#9bae96
#96a7ae

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.
#a996ae
#d2bbd8
#040304
#2d282e
#564d59
#807183

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.
#a996ae
#9f96ae
#a496ae
#a996ae
#ae96ae
#ae96a9

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a996ae
#ae9696
#96ae9f

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
#f3f0f3
#ede9ee
#e6e1e8
#e0dae2
#dad2dc
#d4cbd7
#cec3d1
#c8bccb
#c2b4c5
#bbadbf
#b5a5ba
#af9eb4
#a996ae

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181519
#242025
#302b32
#3c363e
#48404b
#554b57
#615663
#6d6070
#796b7c
#857689
#918195
#9d8ba2
#a996ae

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a996ae colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.741 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!
7.661 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 #a996ae

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Use #a996ae in CSS

#a996ae as Background Color in CSS
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#a996ae as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#a996ae">Text Color</div>
#a996ae as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#a996ae">Border Color</div>
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