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#6a979e

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HEX#6a979e
HEX8#6a979eff
RGBrgb(106, 151, 158)
CMYK[0.33,0.04,0,0.38]
Name#6a979e
HCL[212.57,15.91,59.58]
oklab[0.65,-0.04,-0.02]
Num6985630
HSI[187.12,0.23,0.54]
lab[59.58,-13.41,-8.56]
Lighten
#a8c2c6
Darken
#405d62
Saturate
#51a9b7
Desaturate
#838585
Greyscale
#848484
Brighten
#9dcad1

Color harmonies of #6a979e

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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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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#8b6a9e
#9e716a
#7d9e6a

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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#87c0c8
#a3e8f3
#141d1e
#314649
#4d6e73

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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#6a829e

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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#7b6a9e
#9e906a

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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#f4f8f8
#eaf0f1
#dfe9ea
#d4e1e3
#cadadc
#bfd2d5
#b5cbcf
#aac4c8
#9fbcc1
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#7fa6ac
#759ea5
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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.
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#080b0b
#0f1617
#172022
#1e2b2d
#263638
#2d4144
#354c4f
#3d565a
#446166
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#53777c
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Contrast Checker

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3.214 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!
6.533 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 #6a979e

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Use #6a979e in CSS

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#6a979e as Border Color in CSS
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