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#a997a1

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HEX#a997a1
HEX8#a997a1ff
RGBrgb(169, 151, 161)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.05,0.34]
Name#a997a1
HCL[341.61,8.89,64.28]
oklab[0.7,0.02,-0.01]
Num11114401
HSI[326.33,0.06,0.63]
lab[64.28,8.44,-2.8]
Lighten
#d7cfd3
Darken
#77636e
Saturate
#bc84a3
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#dccad4

Color harmonies of #a997a1

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.
#a997a1
#a1a997
#97a1a9

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.
#a997a1
#a9a897
#97a99f
#9798a9

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.
#a997a1
#d3bdc9
#fee3f2
#292528
#544b50
#7e7178

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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#a997a8
#a997a5
#a997a1
#a9979d
#a9979a

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a997a1
#a9a397
#97a8a9

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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#f9f8f8
#f3f0f2
#ede9eb
#e6e1e4
#e0dadd
#dad2d7
#d4cbd0
#cec4c9
#c8bcc3
#c2b5bc
#bbadb5
#b5a6ae
#af9ea8
#a997a1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181617
#242023
#302b2e
#3c363a
#484145
#554c51
#61565c
#6d6168
#796c73
#85777f
#91818a
#9d8c96
#a997a1

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a997a1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.753 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!
7.628 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 #a997a1

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Use #a997a1 in CSS

#a997a1 as Background Color in CSS
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#a997a1 as Text Color in CSS
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#a997a1 as Border Color in CSS
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