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#8c81a6

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HEX#8c81a6
HEX8#8c81a6ff
RGBrgb(140, 129, 166)
CMYK[0.16,0.22,0,0.35]
Name#8c81a6
HCL[303.12,21.65,56.12]
oklab[0.63,0.03,-0.05]
Num9208230
HSI[256.83,0.11,0.57]
lab[56.12,11.83,-18.13]
Lighten
#c3bdd0
Darken
#5a5071
Saturate
#836bbb
Desaturate
#939393
Greyscale
#939393
Brighten
#bfb4d9

Color harmonies of #8c81a6

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.
#8c81a6
#a68c81
#81a68c

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.
#8c81a6
#a68188
#9ba681
#81a69e

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.
#8c81a6
#b0a2d0
#d4c3fb
#201e26
#443f51
#68607b

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.
#8c81a6
#8185a6
#8581a6
#8c81a6
#9381a6
#9b81a6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c81a6
#a68194
#85a681

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
#f7f6f9
#efedf2
#e6e4ec
#dedbe6
#d6d2df
#cec9d9
#c6c0d3
#bdb7cc
#b5aec6
#ada5bf
#a59cb9
#9c93b3
#948aac
#8c81a6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a090c
#141218
#1e1c24
#28252f
#322e3b
#3c3747
#464153
#504a5f
#5a536b
#645c77
#6e6582
#786f8e
#82789a
#8c81a6

Contrast Checker

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3.617 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!
5.806 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 #8c81a6

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Use #8c81a6 in CSS

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#8c81a6 as Border Color in CSS
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