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#8b8979

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HEX#8b8979
HEX8#8b8979ff
RGBrgb(139, 137, 121)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.13,0.45]
Name#8b8979
HCL[103.94,9.12,56.84]
oklab[0.63,0,0.02]
Num9144697
HSI[54.18,0.09,0.52]
lab[56.84,-2.2,8.85]
Lighten
#bab9b0
Darken
#555349
Saturate
#a49c60
Desaturate
#828282
Greyscale
#828282
Brighten
#bebcac

Color harmonies of #8b8979

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.
#8b8979
#798b89
#89798b

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.
#8b8979
#798b80
#797b8b
#8b7984

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.
#8b8979
#b5b39e
#e0ddc3
#0b0b0a
#36352f
#605f54

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.
#8b8979
#8b8279
#8b8579
#8b8979
#898b79
#868b79

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b8979
#798b7b
#82798b

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
#f7f7f5
#eeeeec
#e6e6e2
#deddd9
#d6d5cf
#cdccc6
#c5c4bc
#bdbcb2
#b4b3a9
#acab9f
#a4a296
#9c9a8c
#939183
#8b8979

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a09
#141411
#1e1d1a
#282723
#32312b
#3c3b34
#46453d
#4f4e45
#59584e
#636256
#6d6c5f
#777568
#817f70
#8b8979

Contrast Checker

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3.528 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!
5.952 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 #8b8979

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Use #8b8979 in CSS

#8b8979 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b8979 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b8979 as Border Color in CSS
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