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#a9a159

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HEX#a9a159
HEX8#a9a159ff
RGBrgb(169, 161, 89)
CMYK[0,0.05,0.47,0.34]
Name#a9a159
HCL[100.83,39.01,65.47]
oklab[0.7,-0.02,0.09]
Num11116889
HSI[54.79,0.36,0.55]
lab[65.47,-7.33,38.32]
Lighten
#ccc79c
Darken
#676235
Saturate
#c2b540
Desaturate
#908d72
Greyscale
#818181
Brighten
#dcd48c

Color harmonies of #a9a159

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.
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#a159a9

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.
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#59a979
#5961a9
#a95989

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.
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#d3c96f
#fef286
#292816
#54502c
#7e7843

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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#a98159
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#a1a959
#91a959

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#59a961
#8159a9

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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#f9f8f3
#f3f2e7
#edebdb
#e6e4d0
#e0ddc4
#dad7b8
#d4d0ac
#cec9a0
#c8c394
#c2bc88
#bbb57d
#b5ae71
#afa865
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c06
#18170d
#242313
#302e19
#3c3a20
#484526
#55512d
#615c33
#6d6839
#797340
#857f46
#918a4c
#9d9653
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a9a159 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.648 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!
7.929 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 #a9a159

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Use #a9a159 in CSS

#a9a159 as Background Color in CSS
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#a9a159 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9a159 as Border Color in CSS
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