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#8c838e

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HEX#8c838e
HEX8#8c838eff
RGBrgb(140, 131, 142)
CMYK[0.01,0.08,0,0.44]
Name#8c838e
HCL[319.69,7.24,55.85]
oklab[0.62,0.01,-0.01]
Num9208718
HSI[290.17,0.05,0.54]
lab[55.85,5.52,-4.68]
Lighten
#bdb8bf
Darken
#585259
Saturate
#9b6ba6
Desaturate
#888888
Greyscale
#888888
Brighten
#bfb6c1

Color harmonies of #8c838e

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.
#8c838e
#8e8c83
#838e8c

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.
#8c838e
#8e8683
#858e83
#838a8e

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.
#8c838e
#b6aab8
#e0d1e3
#0e0d0e
#383539
#625c63

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.
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#88838e
#8a838e
#8c838e
#8e838e
#8e838c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c838e
#8e8383
#838e88

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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#f7f6f7
#efedef
#e6e4e7
#dedcdf
#d6d3d7
#cecacf
#c6c1c7
#bdb8be
#b5afb6
#ada6ae
#a59ea6
#9c959e
#948c96
#8c838e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a090a
#141314
#1e1c1e
#282529
#322f33
#3c383d
#464247
#504b51
#5a545b
#645e65
#6e6770
#78707a
#827a84
#8c838e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c838e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.651 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!
5.752 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 #8c838e

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Use #8c838e in CSS

#8c838e as Background Color in CSS
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#8c838e as Text Color in CSS
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#8c838e as Border Color in CSS
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