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#8a8a99

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HEX#8a8a99
HEX8#8a8a99ff
RGBrgb(138, 138, 153)
CMYK[0.1,0.1,0,0.4]
Name#8a8a99
HCL[291.16,8.53,57.92]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.02]
Num9079449
HSI[240,0.03,0.56]
lab[57.92,3.08,-7.96]
Lighten
#c0c0c8
Darken
#585865
Saturate
#7474af
Desaturate
#919191
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#bdbdcc

Color harmonies of #8a8a99

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.
#8a8a99
#998a8a
#8a998a

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.
#8a8a99
#998a91
#99998a
#8a9991

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.
#8a8a99
#b0b0c3
#d7d7ee
#171719
#3d3d44
#64646e

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.
#8a8a99
#8a9099
#8a8d99
#8a8a99
#8d8a99
#908a99

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8a8a99
#998a96
#90998a

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
#dedee2
#d5d5db
#cdcdd3
#c5c5cc
#bcbcc5
#b4b4bd
#ababb6
#a3a3af
#9b9ba8
#9292a0
#8a8a99

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141416
#1e1e21
#27272c
#313137
#3b3b42
#45454d
#4f4f57
#595962
#63636d
#6c6c78
#767683
#80808e
#8a8a99

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8a8a99 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.4 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!
6.176 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 #8a8a99

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Use #8a8a99 in CSS

#8a8a99 as Background Color in CSS
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#8a8a99 as Text Color in CSS
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#8a8a99 as Border Color in CSS
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