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#8b8497

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HEX#8b8497
HEX8#8b8497ff
RGBrgb(139, 132, 151)
CMYK[0.08,0.13,0,0.41]
Name#8b8497
HCL[305.01,11.23,56.31]
oklab[0.63,0.02,-0.02]
Num9143447
HSI[261.36,0.06,0.55]
lab[56.31,6.44,-9.2]
Lighten
#bfbbc6
Darken
#595362
Saturate
#856dae
Desaturate
#8d8d8d
Greyscale
#8d8d8d
Brighten
#beb7ca

Color harmonies of #8b8497

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.
#8b8497
#978b84
#84978b

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.
#8b8497
#978486
#909784
#849794

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.
#8b8497
#b2a9c1
#d9ceec
#161517
#3d3a42
#645f6c

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.
#8b8497
#848597
#878497
#8b8497
#8f8497
#938497

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b8497
#97848c
#859784

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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#f7f6f8
#eeedf0
#e6e5e9
#dedce1
#d6d3da
#cdcad2
#c5c2cb
#bdb9c4
#b4b0bc
#aca7b5
#a49ead
#9c96a6
#938d9e
#8b8497

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a090b
#141316
#1e1c20
#28262b
#322f36
#3c3941
#46424c
#4f4b56
#595561
#635e6c
#6d6877
#777181
#817b8c
#8b8497

Contrast Checker

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3.593 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!
5.845 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 #8b8497

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Use #8b8497 in CSS

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#8b8497 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b8497 as Border Color in CSS
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