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#8b5f99

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HEX#8b5f99
HEX8#8b5f99ff
RGBrgb(139, 95, 153)
CMYK[0.09,0.38,0,0.4]
Name#8b5f99
HCL[319.16,37.68,46.94]
oklab[0.55,0.07,-0.07]
Num9133977
HSI[286.63,0.26,0.51]
lab[46.94,28.5,-24.64]
Lighten
#b99cc2
Darken
#52385a
Saturate
#9846b2
Desaturate
#7e7880
Greyscale
#7c7c7c
Brighten
#be92cc

Color harmonies of #8b5f99

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.
#8b5f99
#998b5f
#5f998b

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.
#8b5f99
#996e5f
#6d995f
#5f8a99

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.
#8b5f99
#b279c3
#d894ee
#171019
#3e2a44
#64456e

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.
#8b5f99
#745f99
#7f5f99
#8b5f99
#975f99
#995f90

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b5f99
#995f61
#5f9974

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
#f7f4f8
#eee8f0
#e6dde9
#ded1e2
#d6c6db
#cdbad3
#c5afcc
#bda4c5
#b498bd
#ac8db6
#a481af
#9c76a8
#936aa0
#8b5f99

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a070b
#140e16
#1e1421
#281b2c
#322237
#3c2942
#46304d
#4f3657
#593d62
#63446d
#6d4b78
#775183
#81588e
#8b5f99

Contrast Checker

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5.006 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!
4.195 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 #8b5f99

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Use #8b5f99 in CSS

#8b5f99 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b5f99 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b5f99 as Border Color in CSS
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