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#8b8596

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HEX#8b8596
HEX8#8b8596ff
RGBrgb(139, 133, 150)
CMYK[0.07,0.11,0,0.41]
Name#8b8596
HCL[304.38,10.02,56.55]
oklab[0.63,0.01,-0.02]
Num9143702
HSI[260.36,0.05,0.55]
lab[56.55,5.66,-8.27]
Lighten
#bfbcc5
Darken
#595461
Saturate
#846ead
Desaturate
#8d8d8d
Greyscale
#8d8d8d
Brighten
#beb8c9

Color harmonies of #8b8596

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.
#8b8596
#968b85
#85968b

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.
#8b8596
#968588
#909685
#859693

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.
#8b8596
#b2abc0
#dad0eb
#151416
#3c3a41
#645f6b

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.
#8b8596
#858696
#888596
#8b8596
#8e8596
#928596

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b8596
#96858d
#869685

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
#f7f6f8
#eeeef0
#e6e5e9
#dedce1
#d6d3da
#cdcbd2
#c5c2cb
#bdb9c3
#b4b1bc
#aca8b4
#a49fad
#9c96a5
#938e9e
#8b8596

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141315
#1e1d20
#28262b
#323036
#3c3940
#46434b
#4f4c56
#595660
#635f6b
#6d6976
#777281
#817c8b
#8b8596

Contrast Checker

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3.563 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!
5.893 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 #8b8596

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Use #8b8596 in CSS

#8b8596 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b8596 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b8596 as Border Color in CSS
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