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#8b72b6

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HEX#8b72b6
HEX8#8b72b6ff
RGBrgb(139, 114, 182)
CMYK[0.24,0.37,0,0.29]
Name#8b72b6
HCL[306.61,40.38,52.84]
oklab[0.6,0.05,-0.09]
Num9138870
HSI[261.31,0.21,0.57]
lab[52.84,24.09,-32.41]
Lighten
#c2b5d9
Darken
#594280
Saturate
#855dcb
Desaturate
#9187a1
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#bea5e9

Color harmonies of #8b72b6

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.
#8b72b6
#b68b72
#72b68b

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.
#8b72b6
#b6727b
#9db672
#72b6ad

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.
#8b72b6
#ab8de0
#09080c
#2a2236
#4a3d61
#6b578b

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.
#8b72b6
#7274b6
#7d72b6
#8b72b6
#9972b6
#a672b6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b72b6
#b6728f
#74b672

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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#f7f5fa
#eeebf5
#e6e1ef
#ded7ea
#d6cde5
#cdc3e0
#c5b9db
#bdaed5
#b4a4d0
#ac9acb
#a490c6
#9c86c0
#937cbb
#8b72b6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080d
#14101a
#1e1827
#282134
#322941
#3c314e
#46395b
#4f4168
#594975
#635182
#6d5a8f
#77629c
#816aa9
#8b72b6

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b72b6 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.054 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!
5.18 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!

Color Palettes #8b72b6

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Use #8b72b6 in CSS

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#8b72b6 as Border Color in CSS
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