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#8b9599

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HEX#8b9599
HEX8#8b9599ff
RGBrgb(139, 149, 153)
CMYK[0.09,0.03,0,0.4]
Name#8b9599
HCL[230.4,4.34,61.03]
oklab[0.66,-0.01,-0.01]
Num9147801
HSI[196.1,0.05,0.58]
lab[61.03,-2.77,-3.34]
Lighten
#c1c7c9
Darken
#596265
Saturate
#759eaf
Desaturate
#929292
Greyscale
#929292
Brighten
#bec8cc

Color harmonies of #8b9599

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.
#8b9599
#998b95
#95998b

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.
#8b9599
#968b99
#998f8b
#8e998b

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.
#8b9599
#b2bec3
#d8e8ee
#171919
#3e4244
#646c6e

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.
#8b9599
#8b9997
#8b9899
#8b9599
#8b9299
#8b8f99

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b9599
#928b99
#99978b

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.
#ffffff
#f7f7f8
#eef0f0
#e6e8e9
#dee1e2
#d6d9db
#cdd2d3
#c5cacc
#bdc2c5
#b4bbbd
#acb3b6
#a4acaf
#9ca4a8
#939da0
#8b9599

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0b
#141516
#1e2021
#282b2c
#323537
#3c4042
#464b4d
#4f5557
#596062
#636a6d
#6d7578
#778083
#818a8e
#8b9599

Contrast Checker

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3.063 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!
6.857 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 #8b9599

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Use #8b9599 in CSS

#8b9599 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b9599 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b9599 as Border Color in CSS
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