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#8c497d

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HEX#8c497d
HEX8#8c497dff
RGBrgb(140, 73, 125)
CMYK[0,0.48,0.11,0.45]
Name#8c497d
HCL[334.56,39.6,40.93]
oklab[0.51,0.1,-0.05]
Num9193853
HSI[312.32,0.35,0.44]
lab[40.93,35.76,-17.01]
Lighten
#bc7fae
Darken
#492641
Saturate
#a13489
Desaturate
#775e71
Greyscale
#6a6a6a
Brighten
#bf7cb0

Color harmonies of #8c497d

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.
#8c497d
#7d8c49
#497d8c

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.
#8c497d
#8c7949
#498c58
#495b8c

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.
#8c497d
#b65fa3
#e175c9
#0c070b
#371d31
#613357

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.
#8c497d
#80498c
#8c498a
#8c497d
#8c4970
#8c4962

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c497d
#8c6549
#498c80

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
#f7f2f6
#efe5ec
#e6d8e3
#decbda
#d6bed1
#ceb1c7
#c6a4be
#bd97b5
#b58aab
#ad7da2
#a57099
#9c6390
#945686
#8c497d

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0509
#140a12
#1e101b
#281524
#321a2d
#3c1f36
#46253f
#502a47
#5a2f50
#643459
#6e3962
#783f6b
#824474
#8c497d

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c497d colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

6.242 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!
3.364 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!

Color Palettes #8c497d

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Use #8c497d in CSS

#8c497d as Background Color in CSS
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#8c497d as Text Color in CSS
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#8c497d as Border Color in CSS
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