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#8b8c9c

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HEX#8b8c9c
HEX8#8b8c9cff
RGBrgb(139, 140, 156)
CMYK[0.11,0.1,0,0.39]
Name#8b8c9c
HCL[288.87,9.08,58.64]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.02]
Num9145500
HSI[237,0.04,0.57]
lab[58.64,2.94,-8.59]
Lighten
#c2c3cb
Darken
#595a68
Saturate
#7579b1
Desaturate
#939393
Greyscale
#939393
Brighten
#bebfcf

Color harmonies of #8b8c9c

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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#8b9c92

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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#b1b2c6
#d7d8f1
#191a1c
#3f4047
#656671

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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#8b939c
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#918b9c

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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#939c8b

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
#eeeff1
#e6e6ea
#dedee3
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#cdced5
#c5c6ce
#bdbdc6
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#acadb8
#a4a5b1
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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
#141416
#1e1e21
#28282d
#323238
#3c3c43
#46464e
#4f5059
#595a64
#63646f
#6d6e7b
#777886
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b8c9c colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.318 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!
6.329 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 #8b8c9c

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Use #8b8c9c in CSS

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