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#8a5e99

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HEX#8a5e99
HEX8#8a5e99ff
RGBrgb(138, 94, 153)
CMYK[0.1,0.39,0,0.4]
Name#8a5e99
HCL[318.78,38.23,46.59]
oklab[0.55,0.07,-0.07]
Num9068185
HSI[285.84,0.27,0.5]
lab[46.59,28.76,-25.19]
Lighten
#b89bc2
Darken
#51375a
Saturate
#9645b2
Desaturate
#7e7780
Greyscale
#7b7b7b
Brighten
#bd91cc

Color harmonies of #8a5e99

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.
#8a5e99
#998a5e
#5e998a

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.
#8a5e99
#996d5e
#6d995e
#5e8a99

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.
#8a5e99
#b078c3
#d792ee
#171019
#3d2a44
#64446e

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.
#8a5e99
#725e99
#7e5e99
#8a5e99
#965e99
#995e90

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8a5e99
#995e61
#5e9972

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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#f7f4f8
#eee8f0
#e6dde9
#ded1e2
#d5c6db
#cdbad3
#c5afcc
#bca3c5
#b498bd
#ab8cb6
#a381af
#9b75a8
#926aa0
#8a5e99

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a070b
#140d16
#1e1421
#271b2c
#312237
#3b2842
#452f4d
#4f3657
#593c62
#63436d
#6c4a78
#765183
#80578e
#8a5e99

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8a5e99 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.07 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!
4.142 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!

Color Palettes #8a5e99

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Use #8a5e99 in CSS

#8a5e99 as Background Color in CSS
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#8a5e99 as Text Color in CSS
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#8a5e99 as Border Color in CSS
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