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#8b8c96

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HEX#8b8c96
HEX8#8b8c96ff
RGBrgb(139, 140, 150)
CMYK[0.07,0.07,0,0.41]
Name#8b8c96
HCL[287.01,5.68,58.46]
oklab[0.64,0,-0.01]
Num9145494
HSI[235.28,0.03,0.56]
lab[58.46,1.66,-5.43]
Lighten
#c1c1c6
Darken
#595a62
Saturate
#757aac
Desaturate
#909090
Greyscale
#909090
Brighten
#bebfc9

Color harmonies of #8b8c96

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.
#8b8c96
#968b8c
#8c968b

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.
#8b8c96
#968b91
#96958b
#8b968f

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.
#8b8c96
#b2b4c0
#dadbeb
#151516
#3c3d41
#64646b

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.
#8b8c96
#8b9096
#8b8e96
#8b8c96
#8c8b96
#8e8b96

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b8c96
#968b95
#90968b

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
#eeeff0
#e6e6e9
#dedee1
#d6d6da
#cdced2
#c5c6cb
#bdbdc3
#b4b5bc
#acadb4
#a4a5ad
#9c9ca5
#93949e
#8b8c96

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141415
#1e1e20
#28282b
#323236
#3c3c40
#46464b
#4f5056
#595a60
#63646b
#6d6e76
#777881
#81828b
#8b8c96

Contrast Checker

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6.289 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 #8b8c96

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Use #8b8c96 in CSS

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#8b8c96 as Border Color in CSS
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