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#a9a199

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HEX#a9a199
HEX8#a9a199ff
RGBrgb(169, 161, 153)
CMYK[0,0.05,0.09,0.34]
Name#a9a199
HCL[74.28,5.4,66.69]
oklab[0.71,0.01,0.01]
Num11116953
HSI[30,0.05,0.63]
lab[66.69,1.46,5.19]
Lighten
#d8d4d0
Darken
#776e65
Saturate
#bca186
Desaturate
#a1a1a1
Greyscale
#a1a1a1
Brighten
#dcd4cc

Color harmonies of #a9a199

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.
#a9a199
#99a9a1
#a199a9

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.
#a9a199
#99a999
#99a1a9
#a999a9

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.
#a9a199
#d3c9bf
#fef2e6
#292826
#54504c
#7e7873

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.
#a9a199
#a99b99
#a99e99
#a9a199
#a9a499
#a9a799

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9a199
#9ea999
#9b99a9

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
#e6e4e2
#e0dddb
#dad7d3
#d4d0cc
#cec9c5
#c8c3bd
#c2bcb6
#bbb5af
#b5aea8
#afa8a0
#a9a199

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181716
#242321
#302e2c
#3c3a37
#484542
#55514d
#615c57
#6d6862
#79736d
#857f78
#918a83
#9d968e
#a9a199

Contrast Checker

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8.245 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 #a9a199

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Use #a9a199 in CSS

#a9a199 as Background Color in CSS
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#a9a199 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9a199 as Border Color in CSS
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