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#8a8999

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HEX#8a8999
HEX8#8a8999ff
RGBrgb(138, 137, 153)
CMYK[0.1,0.1,0,0.4]
Name#8a8999
HCL[293.58,9.13,57.65]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.02]
Num9079193
HSI[243.2,0.04,0.56]
lab[57.65,3.65,-8.36]
Lighten
#c0c0c8
Darken
#585765
Saturate
#7773af
Desaturate
#919191
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#bdbccc

Color harmonies of #8a8999

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.
#8a8999
#998a89
#89998a

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.
#8a8999
#998990
#989989
#899992

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.
#8a8999
#b0afc3
#d7d5ee
#171719
#3d3d44
#64636e

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.
#8a8999
#898e99
#898b99
#8a8999
#8d8999
#908999

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8a8999
#998995
#8e9989

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
#dedde2
#d5d5db
#cdccd3
#c5c4cc
#bcbcc5
#b4b3bd
#ababb6
#a3a2af
#9b9aa8
#9291a0
#8a8999

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141416
#1e1d21
#27272c
#313137
#3b3b42
#45454d
#4f4e57
#595862
#63626d
#6c6c78
#767583
#807f8e
#8a8999

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8a8999 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.432 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!
6.119 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 #8a8999

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Use #8a8999 in CSS

#8a8999 as Background Color in CSS
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#8a8999 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#8a8999">Text Color</div>
#8a8999 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#8a8999">Border Color</div>
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