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#a9a551

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HEX#a9a551
HEX8#a9a551ff
RGBrgb(169, 165, 81)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.52,0.34]
Name#a9a551
HCL[103.19,44.71,66.47]
oklab[0.71,-0.03,0.1]
Num11117905
HSI[57.69,0.41,0.54]
lab[66.47,-10.2,43.54]
Lighten
#ccc994
Darken
#646230
Saturate
#c2bc38
Desaturate
#908e6a
Greyscale
#7d7d7d
Brighten
#dcd884

Color harmonies of #a9a551

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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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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#51a979
#5155a9
#a95181

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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#d3ce65
#fef87a
#292914
#545228
#7e7b3d

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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#a98251
#a99351
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#9ba951
#8aa951

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9a551
#51a95f
#8251a9

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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#f9f9f3
#f3f2e6
#edecda
#e6e5cd
#e0dfc1
#dad8b4
#d4d2a8
#cecc9c
#c8c58f
#c2bf83
#bbb876
#b5b26a
#afab5d
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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
#18180c
#242311
#302f17
#3c3b1d
#484723
#555329
#615e2e
#6d6a34
#79763a
#858240
#918d45
#9d994b
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Contrast Checker

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2.565 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!
8.188 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 #a9a551

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Use #a9a551 in CSS

#a9a551 as Background Color in CSS
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#a9a551 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9a551 as Border Color in CSS
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