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#a9a079

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HEX#a9a079
HEX8#a9a079ff
RGBrgb(169, 160, 121)
CMYK[0,0.05,0.28,0.34]
Name#a9a079
HCL[97.92,21.77,65.72]
oklab[0.7,-0.01,0.05]
Num11116665
HSI[49.84,0.19,0.59]
lab[65.72,-3,21.56]
Lighten
#d1ccb7
Darken
#726b49
Saturate
#bfae63
Desaturate
#93928f
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#dcd3ac

Color harmonies of #a9a079

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.
#a9a079
#79a9a0
#a079a9

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.
#a9a079
#79a988
#7982a9
#a9799a

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.
#a9a079
#d3c897
#fef0b6
#29271e
#54503c
#7e785b

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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#a98d79
#a99679
#a9a079
#a8a979
#9fa979

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9a079
#79a97a
#8d79a9

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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#f9f8f5
#f3f1ec
#edebe2
#e6e4d9
#e0ddcf
#dad6c6
#d4d0bc
#cec9b2
#c8c2a9
#c2bb9f
#bbb496
#b5ae8c
#afa783
#a9a079

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b09
#181711
#24221a
#302e23
#3c392b
#484534
#55503d
#615b45
#6d674e
#797256
#857e5f
#918968
#9d9570
#a9a079

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a9a079 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.628 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!
7.991 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 #a9a079

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Use #a9a079 in CSS

#a9a079 as Background Color in CSS
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#a9a079 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9a079 as Border Color in CSS
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