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#a9b2ad

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HEX#a9b2ad
HEX8#a9b2adff
RGBrgb(169, 178, 173)
CMYK[0.05,0,0.03,0.3]
Name#a9b2ad
HCL[160.39,4.36,71.75]
oklab[0.75,-0.01,0]
Num11121325
HSI[146.33,0.02,0.68]
lab[71.75,-4.1,1.46]
Lighten
#dfe2e0
Darken
#74817a
Saturate
#99c2ab
Desaturate
#adadad
Greyscale
#adadad
Brighten
#dce5e0

Color harmonies of #a9b2ad

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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#ada9b2
#b2ada9

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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#a9a9b2
#b2a9ae
#b2b1a9

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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#d1dcd6
#080808
#303231
#585d5a
#818784

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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#a9b2a9
#a9b2ab
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#a9b2af
#a9b2b1

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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#a9acb2
#b2a9a9

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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#f9faf9
#f3f4f3
#edefed
#e6e9e8
#e0e4e2
#dadedc
#d4d9d6
#ced3d0
#c8ceca
#c2c8c4
#bbc3bf
#b5bdb9
#afb8b3
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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
#0c0d0c
#181919
#242625
#303331
#3c403e
#484c4a
#555957
#616663
#6d726f
#797f7c
#858c88
#919994
#9da5a1
#a9b2ad

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a9b2ad colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.174 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!
9.659 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 #a9b2ad

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Use #a9b2ad in CSS

#a9b2ad as Background Color in CSS
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#a9b2ad as Text Color in CSS
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#a9b2ad as Border Color in CSS
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