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#8a8997

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HEX#8a8997
HEX8#8a8997ff
RGBrgb(138, 137, 151)
CMYK[0.09,0.09,0,0.41]
Name#8a8997
HCL[293.8,7.99,57.59]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.02]
Num9079191
HSI[243.67,0.04,0.56]
lab[57.59,3.22,-7.31]
Lighten
#c0bfc7
Darken
#585763
Saturate
#7773ad
Desaturate
#909090
Greyscale
#909090
Brighten
#bdbcca

Color harmonies of #8a8997

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.
#8a8997
#978a89
#89978a

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.
#8a8997
#97898f
#969789
#899791

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.
#8a8997
#b1b0c1
#d8d6ec
#151517
#3c3c42
#63626c

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.
#8a8997
#898e97
#898b97
#8a8997
#8d8997
#908997

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8a8997
#978993
#8e9789

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
#f7f7f8
#eeeef0
#e6e6e9
#dedde1
#d5d5da
#cdccd2
#c5c4cb
#bcbcc4
#b4b3bc
#ababb5
#a3a2ad
#9b9aa6
#92919e
#8a8997

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141416
#1e1d20
#27272b
#313136
#3b3b41
#45454c
#4f4e56
#595861
#63626c
#6c6c77
#767581
#807f8c
#8a8997

Contrast Checker

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3.439 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!
6.106 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 #8a8997

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Use #8a8997 in CSS

#8a8997 as Background Color in CSS
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#8a8997 as Text Color in CSS
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#8a8997 as Border Color in CSS
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