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#8b8998

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HEX#8b8998
HEX8#8b8998ff
RGBrgb(139, 137, 152)
CMYK[0.09,0.1,0,0.4]
Name#8b8998
HCL[296.19,8.59,57.7]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.02]
Num9144728
HSI[247.05,0.04,0.56]
lab[57.7,3.79,-7.7]
Lighten
#c1bfc8
Darken
#595764
Saturate
#7b73ae
Desaturate
#909090
Greyscale
#909090
Brighten
#bebccb

Color harmonies of #8b8998

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.
#8b8998
#988b89
#89988b

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.
#8b8998
#98898e
#969889
#899892

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.
#8b8998
#b2afc2
#d9d6ed
#161618
#3d3c43
#64636d

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.
#8b8998
#898d98
#898a98
#8b8998
#8e8998
#918998

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b8998
#988993
#8d9889

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
#dedde2
#d6d5da
#cdccd3
#c5c4cc
#bdbcc4
#b4b3bd
#acabb5
#a4a2ae
#9c9aa7
#93919f
#8b8998

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141416
#1e1d21
#28272b
#323136
#3c3b41
#46454c
#4f4e57
#595862
#63626d
#6d6c77
#777582
#817f8d
#8b8998

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b8998 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.426 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!
6.129 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 #8b8998

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Use #8b8998 in CSS

#8b8998 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b8998 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b8998 as Border Color in CSS
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