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#8b8c9f

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HEX#8b8c9f
HEX8#8b8c9fff
RGBrgb(139, 140, 159)
CMYK[0.13,0.12,0,0.38]
Name#8b8c9f
HCL[289.45,10.78,58.74]
oklab[0.65,0.01,-0.03]
Num9145503
HSI[237.46,0.05,0.57]
lab[58.74,3.59,-10.16]
Lighten
#c3c3cd
Darken
#595a6b
Saturate
#7679b4
Desaturate
#959595
Greyscale
#959595
Brighten
#bebfd2

Color harmonies of #8b8c9f

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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#8b9f94

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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#b0b1c9
#d5d7f4
#1c1c1f
#41414a
#666774

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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#8b949f
#8b909f
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#928b9f

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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#9f8b9c
#949f8b

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
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#dedee4
#d6d6dd
#cdced6
#c5c6cf
#bdbdc8
#b4b5c1
#acadba
#a4a5b4
#9c9cad
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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
#28282d
#323239
#3c3c44
#464650
#4f505b
#595a66
#636472
#6d6e7d
#777888
#818294
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b8c9f colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.307 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!
6.35 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 #8b8c9f

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Use #8b8c9f in CSS

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