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#8c72b4

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HEX#8c72b4
HEX8#8c72b4ff
RGBrgb(140, 114, 180)
CMYK[0.22,0.37,0,0.29]
Name#8c72b4
HCL[307.42,39.34,52.85]
oklab[0.6,0.05,-0.09]
Num9204404
HSI[263.02,0.21,0.57]
lab[52.85,23.9,-31.25]
Lighten
#c2b5d7
Darken
#5a437d
Saturate
#875cca
Desaturate
#91889e
Greyscale
#939393
Brighten
#bfa5e7

Color harmonies of #8c72b4

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.
#8c72b4
#b48c72
#72b48c

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.
#8c72b4
#b47279
#9ab472
#72b4ad

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.
#8c72b4
#ad8dde
#08060a
#292134
#4a3c5f
#6b5789

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.
#8c72b4
#7272b4
#7f72b4
#8c72b4
#9972b4
#a672b4

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c72b4
#b4728d
#72b472

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
#f7f5fa
#efebf4
#e6e1ef
#ded7ea
#d6cde4
#cec3df
#c6b9da
#bdaed4
#b5a4cf
#ad9ac9
#a590c4
#9c86bf
#947cb9
#8c72b4

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080d
#14101a
#1e1827
#282133
#322940
#3c314d
#46395a
#504167
#5a4974
#645181
#6e5a8d
#78629a
#826aa7
#8c72b4

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c72b4 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.053 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!
5.181 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 #8c72b4

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Use #8c72b4 in CSS

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#8c72b4 as Border Color in CSS
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