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#8b5e9e

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HEX#8b5e9e
HEX8#8b5e9eff
RGBrgb(139, 94, 158)
CMYK[0.12,0.41,0,0.38]
Name#8b5e9e
HCL[317.53,40.91,46.93]
oklab[0.55,0.08,-0.08]
Num9133726
HSI[283.2,0.28,0.51]
lab[46.93,30.17,-27.62]
Lighten
#b99dc5
Darken
#53385e
Saturate
#9545b7
Desaturate
#817785
Greyscale
#7e7e7e
Brighten
#be91d1

Color harmonies of #8b5e9e

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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#5e9e8b

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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#9e6b5e
#719e5e
#5e919e

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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#b077c8
#d691f3
#1b121e
#402b49
#664573

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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#715e9e
#7e5e9e
#8b5e9e
#985e9e
#9e5e97

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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#9e5e64
#5e9e71

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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#f7f4f8
#eee8f1
#e6ddea
#ded1e3
#d6c6dc
#cdbad5
#c5afcf
#bda3c8
#b498c1
#ac8cba
#a481b3
#9c75ac
#936aa5
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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
#281b2d
#322238
#3c2844
#462f4f
#4f365a
#593c66
#634371
#6d4a7c
#775187
#815793
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b5e9e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.009 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!
4.193 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 #8b5e9e

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Use #8b5e9e in CSS

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#8b5e9e as Text Color in CSS
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#8b5e9e as Border Color in CSS
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