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#856e79

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HEX#856e79
HEX8#856e79ff
RGBrgb(133, 110, 121)
CMYK[0,0.17,0.09,0.48]
Name#856e79
HCL[346.32,11.35,48.91]
oklab[0.56,0.03,-0.01]
Num8744569
HSI[331.44,0.09,0.48]
lab[48.91,11.03,-2.69]
Lighten
#b4a5ac
Darken
#4d4046
Saturate
#9d5678
Desaturate
#797979
Greyscale
#797979
Brighten
#b8a1ac

Color harmonies of #856e79

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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#79856e
#6e7985

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.
#856e79
#84856e
#6e857a
#6e6e85

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.
#856e79
#af91a0
#dab4c6
#050505
#30282c
#5a4b52

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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#856e82
#856e7e
#856e79
#856e74
#856e70

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#856e79
#857f6e
#6e8285

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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#f6f5f5
#eeeaec
#e5e0e2
#dcd6d9
#d3cbcf
#cbc1c6
#c2b7bc
#b9acb2
#b1a2a9
#a8979f
#9f8d96
#96838c
#8e7883
#856e79

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0809
#131011
#1d181a
#261f23
#30272b
#392f34
#43373d
#4c3f45
#56474e
#5f4f56
#69565f
#725e68
#7c6670
#856e79

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #856e79 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.663 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!
4.504 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 #856e79

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Use #856e79 in CSS

#856e79 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#856e79">Background Color</div>
#856e79 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#856e79">Text Color</div>
#856e79 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#856e79">Border Color</div>
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