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#8b8daa

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HEX#8b8daa
HEX8#8b8daaff
RGBrgb(139, 141, 170)
CMYK[0.18,0.17,0,0.33]
Name#8b8daa
HCL[289.53,16.42,59.38]
oklab[0.65,0.01,-0.04]
Num9145770
HSI[236.7,0.07,0.59]
lab[59.38,5.49,-15.48]
Lighten
#c6c7d5
Darken
#585a77
Saturate
#777bbe
Desaturate
#9a9a9a
Greyscale
#9a9a9a
Brighten
#bec0dd

Color harmonies of #8b8daa

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.
#8b8daa
#aa8b8d
#8daa8b

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.
#8b8daa
#aa8b9c
#aaa88b
#8baa98

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.
#8b8daa
#aeb0d4
#d0d3ff
#23232a
#454655
#686a7f

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.
#8b8daa
#8b99aa
#8b93aa
#8b8daa
#8f8baa
#958baa

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b8daa
#aa8ba6
#99aa8b

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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#f7f7f9
#eeeff3
#e6e7ed
#dedee7
#d6d6e1
#cdcedb
#c5c6d5
#bdbece
#b4b6c8
#acaec2
#a4a5bc
#9c9db6
#9395b0
#8b8daa

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0c
#141418
#1e1e24
#282831
#32323d
#3c3c49
#464755
#4f5161
#595b6d
#636579
#6d6f86
#777992
#81839e
#8b8daa

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b8daa colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.237 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!
6.488 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 #8b8daa

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Use #8b8daa in CSS

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#8b8daa as Border Color in CSS
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