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#8b5b9e

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HEX#8b5b9e
HEX8#8b5b9eff
RGBrgb(139, 91, 158)
CMYK[0.12,0.42,0,0.38]
Name#8b5b9e
HCL[318.02,42.92,46.23]
oklab[0.55,0.08,-0.08]
Num9132958
HSI[284.03,0.3,0.51]
lab[46.23,31.9,-28.71]
Lighten
#b99ac5
Darken
#52365d
Saturate
#9642b7
Desaturate
#807485
Greyscale
#7c7c7c
Brighten
#be8ed1

Color harmonies of #8b5b9e

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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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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#9e695b
#6e9e5b
#5b8f9e

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.
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#b073c8
#d68cf3
#1b121e
#402a49
#664373

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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#705b9e
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#985b9e
#9e5b96

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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#9e5b61
#5b9e70

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
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#ded0e3
#d6c4dc
#cdb9d5
#c5adcf
#bda1c8
#b496c1
#ac8aba
#a47eb3
#9c72ac
#9367a5
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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.
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#0a070b
#140d17
#1e1422
#281a2d
#322138
#3c2744
#462e4f
#4f345a
#593b66
#634171
#6d487c
#774e87
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b5b9e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.137 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!
4.088 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 #8b5b9e

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Use #8b5b9e in CSS

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#8b5b9e as Text Color in CSS
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#8b5b9e as Border Color in CSS
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