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#a9a698

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HEX#a9a698
HEX8#a9a698ff
RGBrgb(169, 166, 152)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.1,0.34]
Name#a9a698
HCL[100.68,7.77,68]
oklab[0.72,0,0.02]
Num11118232
HSI[50.48,0.06,0.64]
lab[68,-1.44,7.63]
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#d7d6d0
Darken
#777464
Saturate
#bcb285
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#dcd9cb

Color harmonies of #a9a698

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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#a698a9

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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#98a99d
#989ba9
#a998a3

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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#d3d0be
#fef9e4
#292925
#54534c
#7e7c72

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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#a99f98
#a9a398
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#a9a998
#a5a998

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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#98a998
#9f98a9

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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#f9f9f8
#f3f2f0
#edece9
#e6e6e2
#e0dfda
#dad9d3
#d4d3cc
#ceccc4
#c8c6bd
#c2bfb5
#bbb9ae
#b5b3a7
#afac9f
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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
#0c0c0b
#181816
#242421
#302f2b
#3c3b36
#484741
#55534c
#615f57
#6d6b62
#79776d
#858277
#918e82
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#a9a698

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Color Palettes #a9a698

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Use #a9a698 in CSS

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