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#8b5a99

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HEX#8b5a99
HEX8#8b5a99ff
RGBrgb(139, 90, 153)
CMYK[0.09,0.41,0,0.4]
Name#8b5a99
HCL[319.88,41.05,45.77]
oklab[0.55,0.08,-0.07]
Num9132697
HSI[287.78,0.29,0.5]
lab[45.77,31.39,-26.45]
Lighten
#b897c2
Darken
#513459
Saturate
#9842b1
Desaturate
#7d7281
Greyscale
#797979
Brighten
#be8dcc

Color harmonies of #8b5a99

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.
#8b5a99
#998b5a
#5a998b

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.
#8b5a99
#996b5a
#68995a
#5a8799

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.
#8b5a99
#b273c3
#d88cee
#170f19
#3e2844
#64416e

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.
#8b5a99
#725a99
#7e5a99
#8b5a99
#985a99
#995a8e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b5a99
#995a5b
#5a9972

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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#f7f3f8
#eee7f0
#e6dce9
#ded0e2
#d6c4db
#cdb8d3
#c5adcc
#bda1c5
#b495bd
#ac89b6
#a47daf
#9c72a8
#9366a0
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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
#0a060b
#140d16
#1e1321
#281a2c
#322037
#3c2742
#462d4d
#4f3357
#593a62
#63406d
#6d4778
#774d83
#81548e
#8b5a99

Contrast Checker

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5.224 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!
4.02 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 #8b5a99

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Use #8b5a99 in CSS

#8b5a99 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b5a99 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b5a99 as Border Color in CSS
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