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#a9aa57

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HEX#a9aa57
HEX8#a9aa57ff
RGBrgb(169, 170, 87)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.49,0.33]
Name#a9aa57
HCL[106.17,44.04,67.93]
oklab[0.72,-0.04,0.1]
Num11119191
HSI[60.6,0.39,0.56]
lab[67.93,-12.27,42.3]
Lighten
#cccc9b
Darken
#666734
Saturate
#c2c33e
Desaturate
#909170
Greyscale
#808080
Brighten
#dcdd8a

Color harmonies of #a9aa57

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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#57a9aa
#aa57a9

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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#57aa81
#5857aa
#aa577f

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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#d3d46d
#fdff82
#2a2a16
#54552b
#7f7f41

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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#aa8a57
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#98aa57
#88aa57

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9aa57
#57aa69
#8a57aa

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
#f3f3e7
#ededdb
#e6e7cf
#e0e1c3
#dadbb7
#d4d5ab
#cece9f
#c8c893
#c2c287
#bbbc7b
#b5b66f
#afb063
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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
#242413
#303119
#3c3d1f
#484925
#55552c
#616132
#6d6d38
#79793e
#858644
#91924b
#9d9e51
#a9aa57

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a9aa57 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.449 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!
8.575 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 #a9aa57

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Use #a9aa57 in CSS

#a9aa57 as Background Color in CSS
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#a9aa57 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9aa57 as Border Color in CSS
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