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#8b8a9e

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HEX#8b8a9e
HEX8#8b8a9eff
RGBrgb(139, 138, 158)
CMYK[0.12,0.13,0,0.38]
Name#8b8a9e
HCL[293.34,11.38,58.16]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.03]
Num9144990
HSI[242.54,0.05,0.57]
lab[58.16,4.51,-10.45]
Lighten
#c2c2cc
Darken
#59586a
Saturate
#7875b3
Desaturate
#949494
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#bebdd1

Color harmonies of #8b8a9e

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.
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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.
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#8a9e95

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.
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#b0afc8
#d6d4f3
#1b1b1e
#404049
#666573

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.
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#938a9e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#9e8a99
#919e8a

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.
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#f7f7f8
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#dedee3
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#cdcdd5
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#bdbcc8
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#acabba
#a4a3b3
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
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#0a0a0b
#141417
#1e1e22
#28272d
#323138
#3c3b44
#46454f
#4f4f5a
#595966
#636371
#6d6c7c
#777687
#818093
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b8a9e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.372 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!
6.227 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 #8b8a9e

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Use #8b8a9e in CSS

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