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#8979b6

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HEX#8979b6
HEX8#8979b6ff
RGBrgb(137, 121, 182)
CMYK[0.25,0.34,0,0.29]
Name#8979b6
HCL[302.86,35.68,54.42]
oklab[0.61,0.04,-0.08]
Num9009590
HSI[254.65,0.18,0.58]
lab[54.42,19.36,-29.97]
Lighten
#c3bbda
Darken
#564782
Saturate
#7f64cb
Desaturate
#938ea1
Greyscale
#979797
Brighten
#bcace9

Color harmonies of #8979b6

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.
#8979b6
#b68979
#79b689

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.
#8979b6
#b67987
#a6b679
#79b6a7

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.
#8979b6
#a995e0
#09080c
#292436
#494061
#695d8b

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.
#8979b6
#7981b6
#7d79b6
#8979b6
#9579b6
#a179b6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8979b6
#b6799a
#81b679

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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#f7f5fa
#eeecf5
#e6e2ef
#ddd9ea
#d5cfe5
#ccc6e0
#c4bcdb
#bcb2d5
#b3a9d0
#ab9fcb
#a296c6
#9a8cc0
#9183bb
#8979b6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a090d
#14111a
#1d1a27
#272334
#312b41
#3b344e
#453d5b
#4e4568
#584e75
#625682
#6c5f8f
#75689c
#7f70a9
#8979b6

Contrast Checker

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3.836 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!
5.474 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 #8979b6

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Use #8979b6 in CSS

#8979b6 as Background Color in CSS
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#8979b6 as Text Color in CSS
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#8979b6 as Border Color in CSS
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