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#aaa996

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HEX#aaa996
HEX8#aaa996ff
RGBrgb(170, 169, 150)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.12,0.33]
Name#aaa996
HCL[106.94,10.39,68.84]
oklab[0.73,-0.01,0.03]
Num11184534
HSI[57.46,0.08,0.64]
lab[68.84,-3.03,9.94]
Lighten
#d8d7ce
Darken
#787762
Saturate
#bdba83
Desaturate
#a0a0a0
Greyscale
#a0a0a0
Brighten
#dddcc9

Color harmonies of #aaa996

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.
#aaa996
#96aaa9
#a996aa

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.
#aaa996
#96aa9f
#9697aa
#aa96a1

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.
#aaa996
#d4d3bc
#fffde1
#2a2a25
#55544b
#7f7f70

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.
#aaa996
#aaa196
#aaa596
#aaa996
#a7aa96
#a3aa96

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#aaa996
#96aa99
#a196aa

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
#f9f9f8
#f3f3f0
#edede9
#e7e6e1
#e1e0da
#dbdad2
#d5d4cb
#cecec3
#c8c8bc
#c2c2b4
#bcbbad
#b6b5a5
#b0af9e
#aaa996

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0c0c0b
#181815
#242420
#31302b
#3d3c36
#494840
#55554b
#616156
#6d6d60
#79796b
#868576
#929181
#9e9d8b
#aaa996

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #aaa996 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.38 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!
8.825 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 #aaa996

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Use #aaa996 in CSS

#aaa996 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#aaa996">Background Color</div>
#aaa996 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#aaa996">Text Color</div>
#aaa996 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#aaa996">Border Color</div>
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