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#a99faa

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HEX#a99faa
HEX8#a99faaff
RGBrgb(169, 159, 170)
CMYK[0.01,0.06,0,0.33]
Name#a99faa
HCL[322.28,7.19,66.62]
oklab[0.71,0.02,-0.01]
Num11116458
HSI[295.28,0.04,0.65]
lab[66.62,5.68,-4.4]
Lighten
#d9d5da
Darken
#776b78
Saturate
#b88dbc
Desaturate
#a4a4a4
Greyscale
#a4a4a4
Brighten
#dcd2dd

Color harmonies of #a99faa

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.
#a99faa
#aaa99f
#9faaa9

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.
#a99faa
#aaa39f
#a0aa9f
#9fa5aa

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.
#a99faa
#d3c7d4
#fdeeff
#2a282a
#544f55
#7f777f

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.
#a99faa
#a59faa
#a79faa
#a99faa
#aa9fa9
#aa9fa7

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a99faa
#aaa09f
#9faaa5

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
#f3f1f3
#edeaed
#e6e4e7
#e0dde1
#dad6db
#d4cfd5
#cec8ce
#c8c1c8
#c2bac2
#bbb4bc
#b5adb6
#afa6b0
#a99faa

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181718
#242224
#302d31
#3c393d
#484449
#555055
#615b61
#6d666d
#797279
#857d86
#918892
#9d949e
#a99faa

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a99faa colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.553 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!
8.227 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 #a99faa

Some examples of color palettes with #a99faa. View more

Use #a99faa in CSS

#a99faa as Background Color in CSS
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#a99faa as Text Color in CSS
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#a99faa as Border Color in CSS
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