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#a9ae97

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HEX#a9ae97
HEX8#a9ae97ff
RGBrgb(169, 174, 151)
CMYK[0.03,0,0.13,0.32]
Name#a9ae97
HCL[117.8,12.68,70.13]
oklab[0.74,-0.01,0.03]
Num11120279
HSI[71.93,0.08,0.65]
lab[70.13,-5.91,11.22]
Lighten
#d8dbd0
Darken
#777d62
Saturate
#b3c084
Desaturate
#a2a2a2
Greyscale
#a2a2a2
Brighten
#dce1ca

Color harmonies of #a9ae97

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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#97a9ae
#ae97a9

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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#97aea7
#9c97ae
#ae979d

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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#d2d8bc
#040403
#2d2e28
#56594d
#808372

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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#aeaa97
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#a4ae97
#a0ae97

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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#97aea1
#aa97ae

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
#f3f3f0
#edeee9
#e6e8e1
#e0e2da
#dadcd2
#d4d7cb
#ced1c4
#c8cbbc
#c2c5b5
#bbbfad
#b5baa6
#afb49e
#a9ae97

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181916
#242520
#30322b
#3c3e36
#484b41
#55574c
#616356
#6d7061
#797c6c
#858977
#919581
#9da28c
#a9ae97

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a9ae97 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.286 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!
9.188 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 #a9ae97

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Use #a9ae97 in CSS

#a9ae97 as Background Color in CSS
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#a9ae97 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9ae97 as Border Color in CSS
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