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#8b6599

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HEX#8b6599
HEX8#8b6599ff
RGBrgb(139, 101, 153)
CMYK[0.09,0.34,0,0.4]
Name#8b6599
HCL[318.13,33.58,48.38]
oklab[0.56,0.07,-0.06]
Num9135513
HSI[284.92,0.23,0.51]
lab[48.38,25,-22.41]
Lighten
#b9a2c2
Darken
#533c5c
Saturate
#974cb2
Desaturate
#7f7e80
Greyscale
#7f7f7f
Brighten
#be98cc

Color harmonies of #8b6599

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.
#8b6599
#998b65
#65998b

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.
#8b6599
#997165
#739965
#658d99

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.
#8b6599
#b281c3
#d89dee
#171119
#3e2d44
#64496e

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.
#8b6599
#766599
#816599
#8b6599
#956599
#996592

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b6599
#996569
#659976

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
#eee9f0
#e6dee9
#ded3e2
#d6c8db
#cdbdd3
#c5b2cc
#bda7c5
#b49cbd
#ac91b6
#a486af
#9c7ba8
#9370a0
#8b6599

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a070b
#140e16
#1e1621
#281d2c
#322437
#3c2b42
#46334d
#4f3a57
#594162
#63486d
#6d4f78
#775783
#815e8e
#8b6599

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b6599 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.752 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!
4.419 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 #8b6599

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Use #8b6599 in CSS

#8b6599 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b6599 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b6599 as Border Color in CSS
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