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#a9b8af

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HEX#a9b8af
HEX8#a9b8afff
RGBrgb(169, 184, 175)
CMYK[0.08,0,0.05,0.28]
Name#a9b8af
HCL[158.02,7.46,73.42]
oklab[0.77,-0.02,0.01]
Num11122863
HSI[143.41,0.04,0.69]
lab[73.42,-6.92,2.79]
Lighten
#e1e6e3
Darken
#72897b
Saturate
#99c8ac
Desaturate
#b0b0b0
Greyscale
#b0b0b0
Brighten
#dcebe2

Color harmonies of #a9b8af

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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#afa9b8
#b8afa9

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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#a9aab8
#b8a9b2
#b8b6a9

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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#d0e2d7
#0d0e0d
#343836
#5b635e
#828d87

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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#a9b8a9
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#a9b8b2
#a9b8b5

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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#a9afb8
#b8a9a9

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
#f3f5f4
#edf0ee
#e6ebe8
#e0e6e2
#dae1dd
#d4dcd7
#ced6d1
#c8d1cc
#c2ccc6
#bbc7c0
#b5c2ba
#afbdb5
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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
#0c0d0d
#181a19
#242726
#303532
#3c423f
#484f4b
#555c58
#616964
#6d7671
#79837d
#85918a
#919e96
#9daba3
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a9b8af colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.066 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!
10.162 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 #a9b8af

Some examples of color palettes with #a9b8af. View more

Use #a9b8af in CSS

#a9b8af as Background Color in CSS
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#a9b8af as Text Color in CSS
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#a9b8af as Border Color in CSS
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