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#8b9999

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HEX#8b9999
HEX8#8b9999ff
RGBrgb(139, 153, 153)
CMYK[0.09,0,0,0.4]
Name#8b9999
HCL[198.92,5.26,62.14]
oklab[0.67,-0.02,0]
Num9148825
HSI[180,0.06,0.58]
lab[62.14,-4.98,-1.71]
Lighten
#c1c9c9
Darken
#596565
Saturate
#75afaf
Desaturate
#929292
Greyscale
#929292
Brighten
#becccc

Color harmonies of #8b9999

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.
#8b9999
#998b99
#99998b

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.
#8b9999
#928b99
#998b8b
#92998b

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.
#8b9999
#b2c3c3
#d8eeee
#171919
#3e4444
#646e6e

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.
#8b9999
#8b9993
#8b9996
#8b9999
#8b9699
#8b9399

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8b9999
#8e8b99
#99938b

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
#dee2e2
#d6dbdb
#cdd3d3
#c5cccc
#bdc5c5
#b4bdbd
#acb6b6
#a4afaf
#9ca8a8
#93a0a0
#8b9999

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0b
#141616
#1e2121
#282c2c
#323737
#3c4242
#464d4d
#4f5757
#596262
#636d6d
#6d7878
#778383
#818e8e
#8b9999

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8b9999 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.952 Very 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!
7.114 Very 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 #8b9999

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Use #8b9999 in CSS

#8b9999 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#8b9999">Background Color</div>
#8b9999 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#8b9999">Text Color</div>
#8b9999 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#8b9999">Border Color</div>
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