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#8c72a5

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HEX#8c72a5
HEX8#8c72a5ff
RGBrgb(140, 114, 165)
CMYK[0.15,0.31,0,0.35]
Name#8c72a5
HCL[310.87,31.14,52.2]
oklab[0.6,0.05,-0.06]
Num9204389
HSI[270.65,0.18,0.55]
lab[52.2,20.38,-23.55]
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#bfb0cd
Darken
#59456c
Saturate
#8c5bbc
Desaturate
#8c898e
Greyscale
#8b8b8b
Brighten
#bfa5d8

Color harmonies of #8c72a5

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.
#8c72a5
#a58c72
#72a58c

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.
#8c72a5
#a57272
#8ba572
#72a4a5

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.
#8c72a5
#b08fcf
#d4adfa
#201a25
#443750
#68557a

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.
#8c72a5
#7872a5
#8272a5
#8c72a5
#9672a5
#a072a5

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c72a5
#a57281
#72a578

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
#bdaecc
#b5a4c5
#ad9abf
#a590b8
#9c86b2
#947cab
#8c72a5

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080c
#141018
#1e1823
#28212f
#32293b
#3c3147
#463953
#50415e
#5a496a
#645176
#6e5a82
#78628d
#826a99
#8c72a5

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c72a5 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.146 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!
5.065 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 #8c72a5

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Use #8c72a5 in CSS

#8c72a5 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c72a5 as Border Color in CSS
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