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#8b959e

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HEX#8b959e
HEX8#8b959eff
RGBrgb(139, 149, 158)
CMYK[0.12,0.06,0,0.38]
Name#8b959e
HCL[254.04,6.2,61.18]
oklab[0.66,-0.01,-0.02]
Num9147806
HSI[208.26,0.07,0.58]
lab[61.18,-1.71,-5.96]
Lighten
#c3c8cc
Darken
#59626a
Saturate
#7696b3
Desaturate
#949494
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#bec8d1

Color harmonies of #8b959e

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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#959e8b

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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#9d8b9e
#9e948b
#8b9e8b

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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#b0bdc8
#d6e5f3
#1b1d1e
#404549
#666d73

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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#8b9d9e
#8b999e
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#8b919e
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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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#988b9e
#9d9e8b

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
#eef0f1
#e6e8ea
#dee1e3
#d6d9dc
#cdd2d5
#c5cacf
#bdc2c8
#b4bbc1
#acb3ba
#a4acb3
#9ca4ac
#939da5
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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
#0a0b0b
#141517
#1e2022
#282b2d
#323538
#3c4044
#464b4f
#4f555a
#596066
#636a71
#6d757c
#778087
#818a93
#8b959e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b959e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.048 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!
6.89 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 #8b959e

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Use #8b959e in CSS

#8b959e as Background Color in CSS
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#8b959e as Text Color in CSS
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#8b959e as Border Color in CSS
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