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#a9a999

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HEX#a9a999
HEX8#a9a999ff
RGBrgb(169, 169, 153)
CMYK[0,0,0.09,0.34]
Name#a9a999
HCL[109.28,8.75,68.83]
oklab[0.73,-0.01,0.02]
Num11119001
HSI[60,0.07,0.64]
lab[68.83,-2.89,8.26]
Lighten
#d8d8d0
Darken
#777765
Saturate
#bcbc86
Desaturate
#a1a1a1
Greyscale
#a1a1a1
Brighten
#dcdccc

Color harmonies of #a9a999

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.
#a9a999
#99a9a9
#a999a9

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.
#a9a999
#99a9a1
#9999a9
#a999a1

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.
#a9a999
#d3d3bf
#fefee6
#292926
#54544c
#7e7e73

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.
#a9a999
#a9a399
#a9a699
#a9a999
#a6a999
#a3a999

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9a999
#99a99c
#a399a9

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
#f3f3f0
#edede9
#e6e6e2
#e0e0db
#dadad3
#d4d4cc
#cecec5
#c8c8bd
#c2c2b6
#bbbbaf
#b5b5a8
#afafa0
#a9a999

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
#30302c
#3c3c37
#484842
#55554d
#616157
#6d6d62
#79796d
#858578
#919183
#9d9d8e
#a9a999

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a9a999 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.38 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!
8.822 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 #a9a999

Some examples of color palettes with #a9a999. View more

Use #a9a999 in CSS

#a9a999 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#a9a999">Background Color</div>
#a9a999 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#a9a999">Text Color</div>
#a9a999 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#a9a999">Border Color</div>
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