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#aa979e

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HEX#aa979e
HEX8#aa979eff
RGBrgb(170, 151, 158)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.07,0.33]
Name#aa979e
HCL[352.43,8.33,64.28]
oklab[0.7,0.02,0]
Num11179934
HSI[338.64,0.05,0.63]
lab[64.28,8.25,-1.1]
Lighten
#d8cfd2
Darken
#79626b
Saturate
#bd8499
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#ddcad1

Color harmonies of #aa979e

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.
#aa979e
#9eaa97
#979eaa

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.
#aa979e
#a7aa97
#97aaa3
#9997aa

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.
#aa979e
#d4bdc6
#ffe2ed
#2a2627
#554b4f
#7f7176

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.
#aa979e
#aa97a6
#aa97a2
#aa979e
#aa979a
#aa9897

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#aa979e
#aaa797
#97a6aa

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
#f9f8f8
#f3f0f1
#ede9ea
#e7e1e3
#e1dadc
#dbd2d5
#d5cbcf
#cec4c8
#c8bcc1
#c2b5ba
#bcadb3
#b6a6ac
#b09ea5
#aa979e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0b
#181617
#242022
#312b2d
#3d3638
#494144
#554c4f
#61565a
#6d6166
#796c71
#86777c
#928187
#9e8c93
#aa979e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #aa979e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.752 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!
7.63 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 #aa979e

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Use #aa979e in CSS

#aa979e as Background Color in CSS
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#aa979e as Text Color in CSS
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#aa979e as Border Color in CSS
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