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#8c72a4

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HEX#8c72a4
HEX8#8c72a4ff
RGBrgb(140, 114, 164)
CMYK[0.15,0.3,0,0.36]
Name#8c72a4
HCL[311.19,30.6,52.16]
oklab[0.6,0.05,-0.06]
Num9204388
HSI[271.32,0.18,0.55]
lab[52.16,20.15,-23.03]
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#bfb0cc
Darken
#59456b
Saturate
#8d5bbb
Desaturate
#8b898d
Greyscale
#8b8b8b
Brighten
#bfa5d7

Color harmonies of #8c72a4

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.
#8c72a4
#a48c72
#72a48c

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.
#8c72a4
#a47372
#8aa472
#72a3a4

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.
#8c72a4
#b090ce
#d5adf9
#1f1924
#43374f
#685479

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.
#8c72a4
#7872a4
#8272a4
#8c72a4
#9672a4
#a072a4

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c72a4
#a47280
#72a478

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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#f7f5f9
#efebf2
#e6e1ec
#ded7e5
#d6cddf
#cec3d8
#c6b9d2
#bdaecb
#b5a4c5
#ad9abe
#a590b8
#9c86b1
#947cab
#8c72a4

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080c
#141017
#1e1823
#28212f
#32293b
#3c3146
#463952
#50415e
#5a4969
#645175
#6e5a81
#78628d
#826a98
#8c72a4

Contrast Checker

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4.152 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!
5.058 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 #8c72a4

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Use #8c72a4 in CSS

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#8c72a4 as Border Color in CSS
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