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#a997a3

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HEX#a997a3
HEX8#a997a3ff
RGBrgb(169, 151, 163)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.04,0.34]
Name#a997a3
HCL[336.41,9.61,64.33]
oklab[0.7,0.03,-0.01]
Num11114403
HSI[319.11,0.06,0.63]
lab[64.33,8.81,-3.85]
Lighten
#d7cfd4
Darken
#776370
Saturate
#bc84a9
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#dccad6

Color harmonies of #a997a3

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.
#a997a3
#a3a997
#97a3a9

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.
#a997a3
#a9a697
#97a99d
#979aa9

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.
#a997a3
#d3bdcc
#fee3f5
#292528
#544b51
#7e717a

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.
#a997a3
#a897a9
#a997a7
#a997a3
#a9979f
#a9979c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a997a3
#a9a197
#97a9a8

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
#f9f8f8
#f3f0f2
#ede9eb
#e6e1e5
#e0dade
#dad2d8
#d4cbd1
#cec4ca
#c8bcc4
#c2b5bd
#bbadb7
#b5a6b0
#af9eaa
#a997a3

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
#302b2f
#3c363a
#484146
#554c52
#61565d
#6d6169
#796c74
#857780
#91818c
#9d8c97
#a997a3

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a997a3 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.748 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!
7.643 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 #a997a3

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Use #a997a3 in CSS

#a997a3 as Background Color in CSS
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#a997a3 as Text Color in CSS
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#a997a3 as Border Color in CSS
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