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#a9b59d

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HEX#a9b59d
HEX8#a9b59dff
RGBrgb(169, 181, 157)
CMYK[0.07,0,0.13,0.29]
Name#a9b59d
HCL[128.48,13.82,72.17]
oklab[0.76,-0.02,0.03]
Num11122077
HSI[90,0.07,0.66]
lab[72.17,-8.6,10.82]
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#dce1d7
Darken
#768666
Saturate
#a9c68c
Desaturate
#a9a9a9
Greyscale
#a9a9a9
Brighten
#dce8d0

Color harmonies of #a9b59d

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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#9da9b5
#b59da9

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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#9db5b5
#a99db5
#b59d9d

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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#d1dfc2
#0a0b0a
#32352e
#5a6053
#818a78

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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#b3b59d
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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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#9db5ae
#b59db3

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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#f9faf8
#f3f4f1
#edefea
#e6eae3
#e0e5dc
#dadfd5
#d4dace
#ced5c7
#c8cfc0
#c2cab9
#bbc5b2
#b5c0ab
#afbaa4
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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
#0c0d0b
#181a16
#242722
#30342d
#3c4138
#484e43
#555b4f
#61675a
#6d7465
#798170
#858e7b
#919b87
#9da892
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Contrast Checker

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2.146 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!
9.783 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 #a9b59d

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Use #a9b59d in CSS

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#a9b59d as Text Color in CSS
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#a9b59d as Border Color in CSS
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