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#8a997e

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HEX#8a997e
HEX8#8a997eff
RGBrgb(138, 153, 126)
CMYK[0.1,0,0.18,0.4]
Name#8a997e
HCL[130.23,16.27,61.39]
oklab[0.66,-0.03,0.03]
Num9083262
HSI[93.67,0.09,0.55]
lab[61.39,-10.51,12.42]
Lighten
#bec6b7
Darken
#57634e
Saturate
#87b067
Desaturate
#8b8b8b
Greyscale
#8b8b8b
Brighten
#bdccb1

Color harmonies of #8a997e

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.
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#7e8a99
#997e8a

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.
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#7e9799
#8d7e99
#997f7e

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.
#8a997e
#b0c3a1
#d7eec4
#171915
#3d4438
#646e5b

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.
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#95997e
#8f997e
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#85997e
#7f997e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#7e9992
#997e95

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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#f7f8f6
#eef0ed
#e6e9e3
#dee2da
#d5dbd1
#cdd3c8
#c5ccbf
#bcc5b5
#b4bdac
#abb6a3
#a3af9a
#9ba890
#92a087
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b09
#141612
#1e211b
#272c24
#31372d
#3b4236
#454d3f
#4f5748
#596251
#636d5a
#6c7863
#76836c
#808e75
#8a997e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8a997e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.027 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!
6.938 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 #8a997e

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Use #8a997e in CSS

#8a997e as Background Color in CSS
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#8a997e as Text Color in CSS
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#8a997e as Border Color in CSS
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