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#8c72a0

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HEX#8c72a0
HEX8#8c72a0ff
RGBrgb(140, 114, 160)
CMYK[0.12,0.29,0,0.37]
Name#8c72a0
HCL[312.59,28.45,52]
oklab[0.59,0.05,-0.06]
Num9204384
HSI[274.31,0.17,0.54]
lab[52,19.25,-20.94]
Lighten
#beafc9
Darken
#584567
Saturate
#8f5ab8
Desaturate
#898989
Greyscale
#898989
Brighten
#bfa5d3

Color harmonies of #8c72a0

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.
#8c72a0
#a08c72
#72a08c

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.
#8c72a0
#a07572
#86a072
#729da0

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.
#8c72a0
#b190ca
#d6aff5
#1c1720
#42354b
#675475

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.
#8c72a0
#7a72a0
#8372a0
#8c72a0
#9572a0
#9e72a0

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c72a0
#a0727d
#72a07a

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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#f7f5f8
#efebf1
#e6e1eb
#ded7e4
#d6cddd
#cec3d6
#c6b9d0
#bdaec9
#b5a4c2
#ad9abb
#a590b4
#9c86ae
#947ca7
#8c72a0

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080b
#141017
#1e1822
#28212e
#322939
#3c3145
#463950
#50415b
#5a4967
#645172
#6e5a7e
#786289
#826a95
#8c72a0

Contrast Checker

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4.175 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!
5.03 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 #8c72a0

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Use #8c72a0 in CSS

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#8c72a0 as Border Color in CSS
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