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#a9a696

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HEX#a9a696
HEX8#a9a696ff
RGBrgb(169, 166, 150)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.11,0.34]
Name#a9a696
HCL[101.6,8.85,67.95]
oklab[0.72,0,0.02]
Num11118230
HSI[51.56,0.07,0.63]
lab[67.95,-1.78,8.67]
Lighten
#d7d6ce
Darken
#777462
Saturate
#bcb383
Desaturate
#9f9f9f
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#dcd9c9

Color harmonies of #a9a696

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.
#a9a696
#96a9a6
#a696a9

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.
#a9a696
#96a99c
#9699a9
#a996a2

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.
#a9a696
#d3d0bc
#fef9e1
#292925
#54534b
#7e7c70

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.
#a9a696
#a99e96
#a9a296
#a9a696
#a8a996
#a4a996

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9a696
#96a997
#9e96a9

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
#f9f9f8
#f3f2f0
#edece9
#e6e6e1
#e0dfda
#dad9d2
#d4d3cb
#ceccc3
#c8c6bc
#c2bfb4
#bbb9ad
#b5b3a5
#afac9e
#a9a696

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181815
#242420
#302f2b
#3c3b36
#484740
#55534b
#615f56
#6d6b60
#79776b
#858276
#918e81
#9d9a8b
#a9a696

Contrast Checker

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2.447 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!
8.582 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 #a9a696

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Use #a9a696 in CSS

#a9a696 as Background Color in CSS
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#a9a696 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9a696 as Border Color in CSS
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