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#8979af

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HEX#8979af
HEX8#8979afff
RGBrgb(137, 121, 175)
CMYK[0.22,0.31,0,0.31]
Name#8979af
HCL[303.75,31.76,54.12]
oklab[0.61,0.04,-0.07]
Num9009583
HSI[256.76,0.16,0.57]
lab[54.12,17.65,-26.41]
Lighten
#c1b9d5
Darken
#574979
Saturate
#8064c4
Desaturate
#928e9a
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#bcace2

Color harmonies of #8979af

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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#af8979
#79af89

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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#af7984
#9faf79
#79afa4

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.
#8979af
#aa96d9
#040305
#25212f
#463e5a
#685c84

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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#797faf
#7e79af
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#9479af
#9f79af

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8979af
#af7994
#7faf79

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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#f7f5f9
#eeecf4
#e6e2ee
#ddd9e8
#d5cfe2
#ccc6dd
#c4bcd7
#bcb2d1
#b3a9cc
#ab9fc6
#a296c0
#9a8cba
#9183b5
#8979af

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a090d
#141119
#1d1a26
#272332
#312b3f
#3b344b
#453d58
#4e4564
#584e71
#62567d
#6c5f8a
#756896
#7f70a3
#8979af

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8979af colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.876 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!
5.418 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 #8979af

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Use #8979af in CSS

#8979af as Background Color in CSS
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#8979af as Text Color in CSS
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#8979af as Border Color in CSS
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