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#8b5996

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HEX#8b5996
HEX8#8b5996ff
RGBrgb(139, 89, 150)
CMYK[0.07,0.41,0,0.41]
Name#8b5996
HCL[321.15,40.22,45.41]
oklab[0.54,0.08,-0.07]
Num9132438
HSI[290.26,0.29,0.49]
lab[45.41,31.33,-25.23]
Lighten
#b895c0
Darken
#503356
Saturate
#9a41ae
Desaturate
#7c717e
Greyscale
#777777
Brighten
#be8cc9

Color harmonies of #8b5996

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.
#8b5996
#968b59
#59968b

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.
#8b5996
#966c59
#649659
#598296

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.
#8b5996
#b272c0
#da8beb
#150d16
#3c2741
#64406b

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.
#8b5996
#735996
#7f5996
#8b5996
#965995
#965989

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b5996
#965a59
#599673

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
#f7f3f8
#eee7f0
#e6dbe9
#ded0e1
#d6c4da
#cdb8d2
#c5accb
#bda0c3
#b494bc
#ac88b4
#a47dad
#9c71a5
#93659e
#8b5996

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a060b
#140d15
#1e1320
#28192b
#322036
#3c2640
#462d4b
#4f3356
#593960
#63406b
#6d4676
#774c81
#81538b
#8b5996

Contrast Checker

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5.293 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!
3.967 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!

Color Palettes #8b5996

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Use #8b5996 in CSS

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#8b5996 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b5996 as Border Color in CSS
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