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#A09C99

#A09C99
Conversions
HEX#A09C99
RGBrgb(160, 156, 153)
HSLhsl(26, 4%, 61%)
HSVhsv(26, 4%, 63%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 37%)
Copy CSS
color: #a09c99; /* rgb */ color: rgb(160, 156, 153); /* hsl */ color: hsl(26, 4%, 61%);
Contrast
On white2.72 : 1
On ink black7.03 : 1

About #A09C99

#A09C99 is the hex color #A09C99, which translates to rgb(160, 156, 153) in RGB and hsl(26, 4%, 61%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 26 degrees, with a saturation of 4 percent and a lightness of 61 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #A09C99 in a design

Text placed directly on #A09C99 is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #A09C99

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #A09C99 for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #A09C99

  • HEX: #A09C99
  • RGB: rgb(160, 156, 153)
  • HSL: hsl(26, 4%, 61%)
  • HSV: hsv(26, 4%, 63%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 37%)

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