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#8b8e96

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HEX#8b8e96
HEX8#8b8e96ff
RGBrgb(139, 142, 150)
CMYK[0.07,0.05,0,0.41]
Name#8b8e96
HCL[276.55,4.65,59.01]
oklab[0.65,0,-0.01]
Num9146006
HSI[224.7,0.03,0.56]
lab[59.01,0.53,-4.62]
Lighten
#c1c2c6
Darken
#595b62
Saturate
#7584ac
Desaturate
#909090
Greyscale
#909090
Brighten
#bec1c9

Color harmonies of #8b8e96

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.
#8b8e96
#968b8e
#8e968b

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.
#8b8e96
#968b93
#96938b
#8b968d

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.
#8b8e96
#b2b6c0
#dadeeb
#151516
#3c3e41
#64666b

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.
#8b8e96
#8b9296
#8b9096
#8b8e96
#8b8c96
#8c8b96

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b8e96
#958b96
#92968b

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
#e6e7e9
#dedfe1
#d6d7da
#cdcfd2
#c5c7cb
#bdbec3
#b4b6bc
#acaeb4
#a4a6ad
#9c9ea5
#93969e
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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.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141415
#1e1e20
#28292b
#323336
#3c3d40
#46474b
#4f5156
#595b60
#63656b
#6d7076
#777a81
#81848b
#8b8e96

Contrast Checker

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3.277 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!
6.407 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 #8b8e96

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Use #8b8e96 in CSS

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