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#8b8997

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HEX#8b8997
HEX8#8b8997ff
RGBrgb(139, 137, 151)
CMYK[0.08,0.09,0,0.41]
Name#8b8997
HCL[296.49,8.02,57.67]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.02]
Num9144727
HSI[247.59,0.04,0.56]
lab[57.67,3.58,-7.18]
Lighten
#c0bfc7
Darken
#595763
Saturate
#7b73ad
Desaturate
#909090
Greyscale
#909090
Brighten
#bebcca

Color harmonies of #8b8997

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.
#8b8997
#978b89
#89978b

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.
#8b8997
#97898e
#959789
#899792

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.
#8b8997
#b2b0c1
#d9d6ec
#161517
#3d3c42
#64626c

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.
#8b8997
#898d97
#898a97
#8b8997
#8e8997
#918997

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b8997
#978992
#8d9789

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
#f7f7f8
#eeeef0
#e6e6e9
#dedde1
#d6d5da
#cdccd2
#c5c4cb
#bdbcc4
#b4b3bc
#acabb5
#a4a2ad
#9c9aa6
#93919e
#8b8997

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141416
#1e1d20
#28272b
#323136
#3c3b41
#46454c
#4f4e56
#595861
#63626c
#6d6c77
#777581
#817f8c
#8b8997

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b8997 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.43 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!
6.123 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 #8b8997

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Use #8b8997 in CSS

#8b8997 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b8997 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b8997 as Border Color in CSS
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