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#8b8ea5

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HEX#8b8ea5
HEX8#8b8ea5ff
RGBrgb(139, 142, 165)
CMYK[0.16,0.14,0,0.35]
Name#8b8ea5
HCL[286.86,13.04,59.48]
oklab[0.65,0.01,-0.03]
Num9146021
HSI[233.95,0.07,0.58]
lab[59.48,3.78,-12.48]
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#c4c6d2
Darken
#585b72
Saturate
#767eba
Desaturate
#989898
Greyscale
#989898
Brighten
#bec1d8

Color harmonies of #8b8ea5

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.
#8b8ea5
#a58b8e
#8ea58b

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.
#8b8ea5
#a58b9b
#a5a28b
#8ba595

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.
#8b8ea5
#afb3cf
#d3d7fa
#202025
#434550
#67697a

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.
#8b8ea5
#8b98a5
#8b93a5
#8b8ea5
#8d8ba5
#928ba5

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b8ea5
#a58ba3
#98a58b

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
#eeeff2
#e6e7ec
#dedfe5
#d6d7df
#cdcfd8
#c5c7d2
#bdbecc
#b4b6c5
#acaebf
#a4a6b8
#9c9eb2
#9396ab
#8b8ea5

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0c
#141418
#1e1e23
#28292f
#32333b
#3c3d47
#464753
#4f515e
#595b6a
#636576
#6d7082
#777a8d
#818499
#8b8ea5

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b8ea5 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.226 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!
6.51 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 #8b8ea5

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Use #8b8ea5 in CSS

#8b8ea5 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b8ea5 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b8ea5 as Border Color in CSS
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