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#aa9ca6

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HEX#aa9ca6
HEX8#aa9ca6ff
RGBrgb(170, 156, 166)
CMYK[0,0.08,0.02,0.33]
Name#aa9ca6
HCL[334.26,7.71,65.81]
oklab[0.71,0.02,-0.01]
Num11181222
HSI[316.1,0.05,0.64]
lab[65.81,6.94,-3.35]
Lighten
#d9d3d7
Darken
#796774
Saturate
#bc8aae
Desaturate
#a3a3a3
Greyscale
#a3a3a3
Brighten
#ddcfd9

Color harmonies of #aa9ca6

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.
#aa9ca6
#a6aa9c
#9ca6aa

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.
#aa9ca6
#aaa79c
#9caaa0
#9c9faa

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.
#aa9ca6
#d4c3cf
#ffeaf9
#2a2729
#554e53
#7f757c

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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#a89caa
#aa9ca9
#aa9ca6
#aa9ca3
#aa9ca0

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#aa9ca6
#aaa39c
#9caaa8

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
#f9f8f9
#f3f1f2
#edeaec
#e7e3e6
#e1dcdf
#dbd5d9
#d5ced3
#cec6cc
#c8bfc6
#c2b8bf
#bcb1b9
#b6aab3
#b0a3ac
#aa9ca6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0b0c
#181618
#242124
#312d2f
#3d383b
#494347
#554e53
#61595f
#6d646b
#796f77
#867b82
#92868e
#9e919a
#aa9ca6

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #aa9ca6 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.62 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!
8.015 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 #aa9ca6

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Use #aa9ca6 in CSS

#aa9ca6 as Background Color in CSS
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#aa9ca6 as Text Color in CSS
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#aa9ca6 as Border Color in CSS
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