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#8b85a6

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HEX#8b85a6
HEX8#8b85a6ff
RGBrgb(139, 133, 166)
CMYK[0.16,0.2,0,0.35]
Name#8b85a6
HCL[298.84,19.02,57.09]
oklab[0.63,0.02,-0.05]
Num9143718
HSI[249.83,0.09,0.57]
lab[57.09,9.18,-16.66]
Lighten
#c3c0d1
Darken
#595372
Saturate
#7e70bb
Desaturate
#959595
Greyscale
#959595
Brighten
#beb8d9

Color harmonies of #8b85a6

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.
#8b85a6
#a68b85
#85a68b

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.
#8b85a6
#a6858f
#a0a685
#85a69b

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.
#8b85a6
#afa7d0
#d2c9fb
#201f26
#444151
#67637b

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.
#8b85a6
#858ca6
#8586a6
#8b85a6
#9285a6
#9885a6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b85a6
#a68599
#8ca685

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
#f7f6f9
#eeeef2
#e6e5ec
#dedce6
#d6d3df
#cdcbd9
#c5c2d3
#bdb9cc
#b4b1c6
#aca8bf
#a49fb9
#9c96b3
#938eac
#8b85a6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0c
#141318
#1e1d24
#28262f
#32303b
#3c3947
#464353
#4f4c5f
#59566b
#635f77
#6d6982
#77728e
#817c9a
#8b85a6

Contrast Checker

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3.498 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!
6.003 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 #8b85a6

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Use #8b85a6 in CSS

#8b85a6 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b85a6 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b85a6 as Border Color in CSS
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