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#a9a196

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HEX#a9a196
HEX8#a9a196ff
RGBrgb(169, 161, 150)
CMYK[0,0.05,0.11,0.34]
Name#a9a196
HCL[82.05,6.82,66.62]
oklab[0.71,0,0.02]
Num11116950
HSI[35.21,0.06,0.63]
lab[66.62,0.94,6.76]
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#d7d3ce
Darken
#776e62
Saturate
#bca483
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#dcd4c9

Color harmonies of #a9a196

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.
#a9a196
#96a9a1
#a196a9

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.
#a9a196
#96a997
#969ea9
#a996a7

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.
#a9a196
#d3c9bc
#fef2e1
#292825
#54504b
#7e7870

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.
#a9a196
#a99996
#a99d96
#a9a196
#a9a596
#a9a996

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9a196
#9aa996
#9996a9

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
#f3f2f0
#edebe9
#e6e4e1
#e0ddda
#dad7d2
#d4d0cb
#cec9c3
#c8c3bc
#c2bcb4
#bbb5ad
#b5aea5
#afa89e
#a9a196

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181715
#242320
#302e2b
#3c3a36
#484540
#55514b
#615c56
#6d6860
#79736b
#857f76
#918a81
#9d968b
#a9a196

Contrast Checker

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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!
8.225 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 #a9a196

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Use #a9a196 in CSS

#a9a196 as Background Color in CSS
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#a9a196 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9a196 as Border Color in CSS
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