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#a99ca1

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HEX#a99ca1
HEX8#a99ca1ff
RGBrgb(169, 156, 161)
CMYK[0,0.08,0.05,0.34]
Name#a99ca1
HCL[351.06,5.72,65.58]
oklab[0.71,0.02,0]
Num11115681
HSI[337.59,0.04,0.64]
lab[65.58,5.65,-0.89]
Lighten
#d8d3d5
Darken
#77686e
Saturate
#bb899d
Desaturate
#a2a2a2
Greyscale
#a2a2a2
Brighten
#dccfd4

Color harmonies of #a99ca1

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.
#a99ca1
#a1a99c
#9ca1a9

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.
#a99ca1
#a7a99c
#9ca9a4
#9d9ca9

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.
#a99ca1
#d3c3c9
#feeaf2
#292628
#544e50
#7e7578

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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#a99ca6
#a99ca4
#a99ca1
#a99c9e
#a99c9c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a99ca1
#a9a79c
#9ca6a9

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
#f3f1f2
#edeaeb
#e6e3e4
#e0dcdd
#dad5d7
#d4ced0
#cec6c9
#c8bfc3
#c2b8bc
#bbb1b5
#b5aaae
#afa3a8
#a99ca1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181617
#242123
#302d2e
#3c383a
#484345
#554e51
#61595c
#6d6468
#796f73
#857b7f
#91868a
#9d9196
#a99ca1

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a99ca1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.639 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!
7.957 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 #a99ca1

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Use #a99ca1 in CSS

#a99ca1 as Background Color in CSS
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#a99ca1 as Text Color in CSS
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#a99ca1 as Border Color in CSS
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