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#a9b296

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HEX#a9b296
HEX8#a9b296ff
RGBrgb(169, 178, 150)
CMYK[0.05,0,0.16,0.3]
Name#a9b296
HCL[121.74,15.6,71.2]
oklab[0.75,-0.02,0.03]
Num11121302
HSI[78.35,0.09,0.65]
lab[71.2,-8.21,13.27]
Lighten
#d9ddd1
Darken
#778260
Saturate
#afc484
Desaturate
#a4a4a4
Greyscale
#a4a4a4
Brighten
#dce5c9

Color harmonies of #a9b296

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.
#a9b296
#96a9b2
#b296a9

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.
#a9b296
#96b2ad
#9f96b2
#b2969b

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.
#a9b296
#d1dcba
#080807
#30322b
#585d4e
#818772

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.
#a9b296
#b2b096
#afb296
#a9b296
#a3b296
#9eb296

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9b296
#96b2a5
#b096b2

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
#f9faf8
#f3f4f0
#edefe9
#e6e9e1
#e0e4da
#daded2
#d4d9cb
#ced3c3
#c8cebc
#c2c8b4
#bbc3ad
#b5bda5
#afb89e
#a9b296

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0d0b
#181915
#242620
#30332b
#3c4036
#484c40
#55594b
#616656
#6d7260
#797f6b
#858c76
#919981
#9da58b
#a9b296

Contrast Checker

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2.212 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!
9.496 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 #a9b296

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Use #a9b296 in CSS

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#a9b296 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9b296 as Border Color in CSS
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