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#a99cb5

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HEX#a99cb5
HEX8#a99cb5ff
RGBrgb(169, 156, 181)
CMYK[0.07,0.14,0,0.29]
Name#a99cb5
HCL[310.37,14.72,66.17]
oklab[0.71,0.02,-0.03]
Num11115701
HSI[271.32,0.08,0.66]
lab[66.17,9.53,-11.21]
Lighten
#dcd6e1
Darken
#766586
Saturate
#aa8bc6
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#dccfe8

Color harmonies of #a99cb5

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.
#a99cb5
#b5a99c
#9cb5a9

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.
#a99cb5
#b59c9c
#a8b59c
#9cb4b5

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.
#a99cb5
#d1c1df
#0a090b
#322e35
#5a5360
#81778a

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.
#a99cb5
#9f9cb5
#a49cb5
#a99cb5
#ae9cb5
#b39cb5

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a99cb5
#b59ca3
#9cb59f

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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#f9f8fa
#f3f1f4
#edeaef
#e6e3ea
#e0dce5
#dad5df
#d4ceda
#cec6d5
#c8bfcf
#c2b8ca
#bbb1c5
#b5aac0
#afa3ba
#a99cb5

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0d
#18161a
#242127
#302d34
#3c3841
#48434e
#554e5b
#615967
#6d6474
#796f81
#857b8e
#91869b
#9d91a8
#a99cb5

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a99cb5 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.59 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!
8.11 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 #a99cb5

Some examples of color palettes with #a99cb5. View more

Use #a99cb5 in CSS

#a99cb5 as Background Color in CSS
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#a99cb5 as Text Color in CSS
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#a99cb5 as Border Color in CSS
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