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#a996b7

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HEX#a996b7
HEX8#a996b7ff
RGBrgb(169, 150, 183)
CMYK[0.08,0.18,0,0.28]
Name#a996b7
HCL[312.45,19.72,64.7]
oklab[0.7,0.03,-0.04]
Num11114167
HSI[275,0.1,0.66]
lab[64.7,13.31,-14.55]
Lighten
#dbd2e0
Darken
#775e89
Saturate
#ac84c9
Desaturate
#a6a6a6
Greyscale
#a6a6a6
Brighten
#dcc9ea

Color harmonies of #a996b7

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.
#a996b7
#b7a996
#96b7a9

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.
#a996b7
#b79896
#a4b796
#96b4b7

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.
#a996b7
#d0b9e1
#0c0b0d
#332d37
#5b5062
#82738c

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.
#a996b7
#9c96b7
#a296b7
#a996b7
#b096b7
#b696b7

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a996b7
#b7969d
#96b79c

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
#f9f8fa
#f3f0f5
#ede9f0
#e6e1ea
#e0dae5
#dad2e0
#d4cbdb
#cec3d6
#c8bcd1
#c2b4cc
#bbadc6
#b5a5c1
#af9ebc
#a996b7

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0d
#18151a
#242027
#302b34
#3c3641
#48404e
#554b5c
#615669
#6d6076
#796b83
#857690
#91819d
#9d8baa
#a996b7

Contrast Checker

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2.716 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!
7.733 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 #a996b7

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Use #a996b7 in CSS

#a996b7 as Background Color in CSS
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#a996b7 as Text Color in CSS
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#a996b7 as Border Color in CSS
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