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#6b979b

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HEX#6b979b
HEX8#6b979bff
RGBrgb(107, 151, 155)
CMYK[0.31,0.03,0,0.39]
Name#6b979b
HCL[206.49,15.48,59.55]
oklab[0.65,-0.04,-0.02]
Num7051163
HSI[184.31,0.22,0.54]
lab[59.55,-13.86,-6.91]
Lighten
#a8c2c4
Darken
#415d5f
Saturate
#52acb4
Desaturate
#838383
Greyscale
#838383
Brighten
#9ecace

Color harmonies of #6b979b

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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#876b9b
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#7f9b6b

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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#88c0c5
#a6eaf0
#131b1b
#304446
#4e6e70

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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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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#796b9b
#9b8c6b

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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#cadadb
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#8badb0
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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
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#263637
#2e4142
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#3d5659
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Contrast Checker

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3.218 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!
6.525 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 #6b979b

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Use #6b979b in CSS

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#6b979b as Border Color in CSS
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