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#a9aa97

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HEX#a9aa97
HEX8#a9aa97ff
RGBrgb(169, 170, 151)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.11,0.33]
Name#a9aa97
HCL[111.28,10.39,69.05]
oklab[0.73,-0.01,0.03]
Num11119255
HSI[62.68,0.08,0.64]
lab[69.05,-3.77,9.68]
Lighten
#d7d8cf
Darken
#777962
Saturate
#babd84
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#dcddca

Color harmonies of #a9aa97

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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#97a9aa
#aa97a9

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.
#a9aa97
#97aaa1
#9897aa
#aa979f

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.
#a9aa97
#d3d4bd
#fdffe2
#2a2a26
#54554b
#7f7f71

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.
#a9aa97
#aaa397
#aaa797
#a9aa97
#a5aa97
#a1aa97

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9aa97
#97aa9c
#a397aa

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
#e6e7e1
#e0e1da
#dadbd2
#d4d5cb
#cecec4
#c8c8bc
#c2c2b5
#bbbcad
#b5b6a6
#afb09e
#a9aa97

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181816
#242420
#30312b
#3c3d36
#484941
#55554c
#616156
#6d6d61
#79796c
#858677
#919281
#9d9e8c
#a9aa97

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a9aa97 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.364 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!
8.884 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 #a9aa97

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Use #a9aa97 in CSS

#a9aa97 as Background Color in CSS
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#a9aa97 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9aa97 as Border Color in CSS
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