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#8b9979

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HEX#8b9979
HEX8#8b9979ff
RGBrgb(139, 153, 121)
CMYK[0.09,0,0.21,0.4]
Name#8b9979
HCL[125.87,18.74,61.35]
oklab[0.66,-0.03,0.04]
Num9148793
HSI[85.87,0.12,0.54]
lab[61.35,-10.98,15.18]
Lighten
#bdc5b3
Darken
#57624a
Saturate
#8eb161
Desaturate
#898989
Greyscale
#898989
Brighten
#beccac

Color harmonies of #8b9979

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.
#8b9979
#798b99
#99798b

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.
#8b9979
#799997
#877999
#99797b

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.
#8b9979
#b2c39b
#d8eebc
#171914
#3e4436
#646e57

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.
#8b9979
#989979
#919979
#8b9979
#859979
#7e9979

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b9979
#79998d
#997998

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
#f7f8f5
#eef0ec
#e6e9e2
#dee2d9
#d6dbcf
#cdd3c6
#c5ccbc
#bdc5b2
#b4bda9
#acb69f
#a4af96
#9ca88c
#93a083
#8b9979

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b09
#141611
#1e211a
#282c23
#32372b
#3c4234
#464d3d
#4f5745
#59624e
#636d56
#6d785f
#778368
#818e70
#8b9979

Contrast Checker

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3.03 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!
6.93 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 #8b9979

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Use #8b9979 in CSS

#8b9979 as Background Color in CSS
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#8b9979 as Text Color in CSS
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#8b9979 as Border Color in CSS
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