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#8b797d

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HEX#8b797d
HEX8#8b797dff
RGBrgb(139, 121, 125)
CMYK[0,0.13,0.1,0.45]
Name#8b797d
HCL[2.79,7.66,52.56]
oklab[0.59,0.02,0]
Num9140605
HSI[347.78,0.06,0.5]
lab[52.56,7.65,0.37]
Lighten
#bab0b2
Darken
#55494c
Saturate
#a4606f
Desaturate
#828282
Greyscale
#828282
Brighten
#beacb0

Color harmonies of #8b797d

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.
#8b797d
#7d8b79
#797d8b

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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#868b79
#798b87
#7e798b

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.
#8b797d
#b59ea3
#e0c3c9
#0b0a0a
#362f31
#605457

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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#8b7984
#8b7981
#8b797d
#8b7979
#8b7c79

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b797d
#8b8b79
#79848b

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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#f7f5f6
#eeecec
#e6e2e3
#ded9da
#d6cfd1
#cdc6c7
#c5bcbe
#bdb2b5
#b4a9ab
#ac9fa2
#a49699
#9c8c90
#938386
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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.
#000000
#0a0909
#141112
#1e1a1b
#282324
#322b2d
#3c3436
#463d3f
#4f4547
#594e50
#635659
#6d5f62
#77686b
#817074
#8b797d

Contrast Checker

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4.094 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!
5.129 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 #8b797d

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Use #8b797d in CSS

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#8b797d as Text Color in CSS
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#8b797d as Border Color in CSS
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