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#8996b3

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HEX#8996b3
HEX8#8996b3ff
RGBrgb(137, 150, 179)
CMYK[0.23,0.16,0,0.3]
Name#8996b3
HCL[276.31,16.75,61.98]
oklab[0.67,0,-0.05]
Num9017011
HSI[222.4,0.12,0.61]
lab[61.98,1.84,-16.65]
Lighten
#c7cddb
Darken
#546282
Saturate
#768fc6
Desaturate
#9c9da0
Greyscale
#9e9e9e
Brighten
#bcc9e6

Color harmonies of #8996b3

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.
#8996b3
#b38996
#96b389

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.
#8996b3
#b389ab
#b3a689
#89b391

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.
#8996b3
#aabadd
#070809
#272b33
#484f5e
#687288

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.
#8996b3
#89a7b3
#899eb3
#8996b3
#898eb3
#8d89b3

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8996b3
#ae89b3
#a7b389

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.
#ffffff
#f7f8fa
#eef0f4
#e6e9ef
#dde1e9
#d5dae4
#ccd2de
#c4cbd9
#bcc3d4
#b3bcce
#abb4c9
#a2adc3
#9aa5be
#919eb8
#8996b3

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0d
#14151a
#1d2026
#272b33
#313640
#3b404d
#454b5a
#4e5666
#586073
#626b80
#6c768d
#758199
#7f8ba6
#8996b3

Contrast Checker

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2.967 Very 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!
7.077 Very 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 #8996b3

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Use #8996b3 in CSS

#8996b3 as Background Color in CSS
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#8996b3 as Text Color in CSS
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#8996b3 as Border Color in CSS
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