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#8c799e

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HEX#8c799e
HEX8#8c799eff
RGBrgb(140, 121, 158)
CMYK[0.11,0.23,0,0.38]
Name#8c799e
HCL[310.61,22.59,53.73]
oklab[0.61,0.04,-0.05]
Num9206174
HSI[270.89,0.13,0.55]
lab[53.73,14.7,-17.15]
Lighten
#bfb4c9
Darken
#594a67
Saturate
#8d62b5
Desaturate
#8b8b8b
Greyscale
#8b8b8b
Brighten
#bfacd1

Color harmonies of #8c799e

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.
#8c799e
#9e8c79
#799e8c

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.
#8c799e
#9e7979
#8b9e79
#799d9e

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.
#8c799e
#b29ac8
#d7baf3
#1b171e
#413849
#665873

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.
#8c799e
#7d799e
#85799e
#8c799e
#93799e
#9b799e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c799e
#9e7984
#799e7d

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
#efecf1
#e6e2ea
#ded9e3
#d6cfdc
#cec6d5
#c6bccf
#bdb2c8
#b5a9c1
#ad9fba
#a596b3
#9c8cac
#9483a5
#8c799e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a090b
#141117
#1e1a22
#28232d
#322b38
#3c3444
#463d4f
#50455a
#5a4e66
#645671
#6e5f7c
#786887
#827093
#8c799e

Contrast Checker

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3.93 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!
5.344 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 #8c799e

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Use #8c799e in CSS

#8c799e as Background Color in CSS
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#8c799e as Text Color in CSS
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#8c799e as Border Color in CSS
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