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#6c997e

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HEX#6c997e
HEX8#6c997eff
RGBrgb(108, 153, 126)
CMYK[0.29,0,0.18,0.4]
Name#6c997e
HCL[156.15,23.13,59.41]
oklab[0.64,-0.06,0.02]
Num7117182
HSI[143.41,0.16,0.51]
lab[59.41,-21.16,9.35]
Lighten
#a8c3b3
Darken
#415e4d
Saturate
#53b279
Desaturate
#828282
Greyscale
#828282
Brighten
#9fccb1

Color harmonies of #6c997e

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.
#6c997e
#7e6c99
#997e6c

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.
#6c997e
#6c7099
#996c87
#99946c

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.
#6c997e
#8ac3a1
#a8eec4
#121915
#304438
#4e6e5b

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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#6c996c
#6c9975
#6c997e
#6c9987
#6c9990

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#6c997e
#6c7e99
#996c6c

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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#f5f8f6
#eaf0ed
#e0e9e3
#d5e2da
#cbdbd1
#c0d3c8
#b6ccbf
#abc5b5
#a1bdac
#96b6a3
#8caf9a
#81a890
#77a087
#6c997e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#080b09
#0f1612
#17211b
#1f2c24
#27372d
#2e4236
#364d3f
#3e5748
#456251
#4d6d5a
#557863
#5d836c
#648e75
#6c997e

Contrast Checker

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3.233 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!
6.495 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 #6c997e

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Use #6c997e in CSS

#6c997e as Background Color in CSS
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#6c997e as Text Color in CSS
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#6c997e as Border Color in CSS
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