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#a997a5

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HEX#a997a5
HEX8#a997a5ff
RGBrgb(169, 151, 165)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.02,0.34]
Name#a997a5
HCL[331.98,10.4,64.39]
oklab[0.7,0.03,-0.01]
Num11114405
HSI[312.22,0.07,0.63]
lab[64.39,9.18,-4.89]
Lighten
#d7cfd5
Darken
#776373
Saturate
#bc84b0
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#dccad8

Color harmonies of #a997a5

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.
#a997a5
#a5a997
#97a5a9

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.
#a997a5
#a9a497
#97a99b
#979ca9

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.
#a997a5
#d3bdce
#fee3f8
#292529
#544b52
#7e717b

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.
#a997a5
#a697a9
#a997a9
#a997a5
#a997a1
#a9979e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a997a5
#a99f97
#97a9a6

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
#f3f0f2
#ede9ec
#e6e1e5
#e0dadf
#dad2d8
#d4cbd2
#cec4cc
#c8bcc5
#c2b5bf
#bbadb8
#b5a6b2
#af9eab
#a997a5

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181618
#242023
#302b2f
#3c363b
#484147
#554c53
#61565e
#6d616a
#796c76
#857782
#91818d
#9d8c99
#a997a5

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a997a5 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.743 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!
7.657 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 #a997a5

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Use #a997a5 in CSS

#a997a5 as Background Color in CSS
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#a997a5 as Text Color in CSS
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#a997a5 as Border Color in CSS
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