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#8b9699

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HEX#8b9699
HEX8#8b9699ff
RGBrgb(139, 150, 153)
CMYK[0.09,0.02,0,0.4]
Name#8b9699
HCL[221.46,4.43,61.31]
oklab[0.67,-0.01,-0.01]
Num9148057
HSI[191.74,0.06,0.58]
lab[61.31,-3.32,-2.93]
Lighten
#c1c7c9
Darken
#596265
Saturate
#75a2af
Desaturate
#929292
Greyscale
#929292
Brighten
#bec9cc

Color harmonies of #8b9699

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.
#8b9699
#998b96
#96998b

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.
#8b9699
#958b99
#998e8b
#8f998b

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.
#8b9699
#b2c0c3
#d8e9ee
#171919
#3e4344
#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.
#8b9699
#8b9996
#8b9999
#8b9699
#8b9399
#8b9099

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b9699
#918b99
#99968b

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
#f7f8f8
#eef0f0
#e6e9e9
#dee1e2
#d6dadb
#cdd2d3
#c5cbcc
#bdc3c5
#b4bcbd
#acb4b6
#a4adaf
#9ca5a8
#939ea0
#8b9699

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
#323637
#3c4042
#464b4d
#4f5657
#596062
#636b6d
#6d7678
#778183
#818b8e
#8b9699

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b9699 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.035 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!
6.92 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 #8b9699

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Use #8b9699 in CSS

#8b9699 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b9699 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b9699 as Border Color in CSS
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