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#8a799e

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HEX#8a799e
HEX8#8a799eff
RGBrgb(138, 121, 158)
CMYK[0.13,0.23,0,0.38]
Name#8a799e
HCL[308.78,22.38,53.54]
oklab[0.6,0.03,-0.05]
Num9075102
HSI[267.32,0.13,0.55]
lab[53.54,14.02,-17.44]
Lighten
#beb4c9
Darken
#574a67
Saturate
#8862b5
Desaturate
#8b8b8b
Greyscale
#8b8b8b
Brighten
#bdacd1

Color harmonies of #8a799e

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.
#8a799e
#9e8a79
#799e8a

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.
#8a799e
#9e797a
#8d9e79
#799e9c

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.
#8a799e
#af9ac8
#d4baf3
#1b171e
#403849
#655873

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.
#8a799e
#7b799e
#83799e
#8a799e
#91799e
#99799e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8a799e
#9e7986
#799e7b

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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#f7f5f8
#eeecf1
#e6e2ea
#ded9e3
#d5cfdc
#cdc6d5
#c5bccf
#bcb2c8
#b4a9c1
#ab9fba
#a396b3
#9b8cac
#9283a5
#8a799e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a090b
#141117
#1e1a22
#27232d
#312b38
#3b3444
#453d4f
#4f455a
#594e66
#635671
#6c5f7c
#766887
#807093
#8a799e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8a799e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.955 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!
5.309 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 #8a799e

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Use #8a799e in CSS

#8a799e as Background Color in CSS
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#8a799e as Text Color in CSS
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#8a799e as Border Color in CSS
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