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#8b8981

Conversion

HEX	#8b8981
HEX8	#8b8981ff
RGB	rgb(139, 137, 129)
CMYK	[0,0.01,0.07,0.45]
Name	#8b8981

HCL	[99.61,4.61,57.04]
oklab	[0.63,0,0.01]
Num	9144705
HSI	[49.11,0.04,0.53]
lab	[57.04,-0.77,4.55]

Lighten

#bcbbb6

Darken

#565550

Saturate

#a39769

Desaturate

#868686

Greyscale

#868686

Brighten

#bebcb4

Color harmonies of #8b8981

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.

#8b8981

#818b89

#89818b

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.

#8b8981

#818b84

#81838b

#8b8188

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.

#8b8981

#b5b3a8

#e0ddd0

#0b0b0b

#363532

#605f5a

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.

#8b8981

#8b8581

#8b8781

#8b8981

#8b8b81

#898b81

Split Complements

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

#8b8981

#818b81

#85818b

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

#f7f7f6

#eeeeed

#e6e6e4

#dedddb

#d6d5d2

#cdccc9

#c5c4c0

#bdbcb7

#b4b3ae

#acaba5

#a4a29c

#9c9a93

#93918a

#8b8981

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.

#000000

#0a0a09

#141412

#1e1d1c

#282725

#32312e

#3c3b37

#464541

#4f4e4a

#595853

#63625c

#6d6c65

#77756f

#817f78

#8b8981

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b8981 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.504 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!

5.993 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 #8b8981

Some examples of color palettes with #8b8981. View more

Use #8b8981 in CSS

#8b8981 as Background Color in CSS


                        <div style="background-color:#8b8981">Background Color</div>

#8b8981 as Text Color in CSS


                        <div style="color:#8b8981">Text Color</div>

#8b8981 as Border Color in CSS


                        <div style="border-color:#8b8981">Border Color</div>

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Lighten

Darken

Saturate

Desaturate

Greyscale

Brighten

Color harmonies of #8b8981

Triad

Tetrad

Monochromatic

Analogous

Split Complements

Variations

Tints

Shades

Contrast Checker

Color Palettes #8b8981

Use #8b8981 in CSS

#8b8981 as Background Color in CSS

#8b8981 as Text Color in CSS

#8b8981 as Border Color in CSS

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