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#a9b798

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HEX#a9b798
HEX8#a9b798ff
RGBrgb(169, 183, 152)
CMYK[0.08,0,0.17,0.28]
Name#a9b798
HCL[126.57,17.63,72.61]
oklab[0.76,-0.03,0.04]
Num11122584
HSI[86.8,0.1,0.66]
lab[72.61,-10.5,14.16]
Lighten
#dbe1d4
Darken
#768960
Saturate
#abc886
Desaturate
#a7a7a7
Greyscale
#a7a7a7
Brighten
#dceacb

Color harmonies of #a9b798

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.
#a9b798
#98a9b7
#b798a9

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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#98b7b5
#a698b7
#b79899

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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#d0e1bb
#0c0d0b
#33372e
#5b6251
#828c75

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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#b5b798
#afb798
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#a3b798
#9db798

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#a9b798
#98b7ac
#b798b5

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
#f3f5f0
#edf0e9
#e6eae2
#e0e5da
#dae0d3
#d4dbcc
#ced6c4
#c8d1bd
#c2ccb5
#bbc6ae
#b5c1a7
#afbc9f
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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
#242721
#30342b
#3c4136
#484e41
#555c4c
#616957
#6d7662
#79836d
#859077
#919d82
#9daa8d
#a9b798

Contrast Checker

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2.118 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!
9.914 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 #a9b798

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Use #a9b798 in CSS

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#a9b798 as Text Color in CSS
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#a9b798 as Border Color in CSS
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