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#8c8959

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HEX#8c8959
HEX8#8c8959ff
RGBrgb(140, 137, 89)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.36,0.45]
Name#8c8959
HCL[104.11,26.99,56.28]
oklab[0.62,-0.02,0.06]
Num9210201
HSI[57,0.27,0.48]
lab[56.28,-6.58,26.18]
Lighten
#b9b792
Darken
#4e4c31
Saturate
#a39d42
Desaturate
#757570
Greyscale
#727272
Brighten
#bfbc8c

Color harmonies of #8c8959

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.
#8c8959
#598c89
#89598c

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.
#8c8959
#598c6f
#595c8c
#8c5975

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.
#8c8959
#b6b374
#e1dc8f
#0c0c08
#373623
#615f3e

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.
#8c8959
#8c7559
#8c7f59
#8c8959
#858c59
#7b8c59

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c8959
#598c60
#75598c

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
#f7f7f3
#efeee7
#e6e6db
#deddd0
#d6d5c4
#ceccb8
#c6c4ac
#bdbca0
#b5b394
#adab88
#a5a27d
#9c9a71
#949165
#8c8959

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a06
#14140d
#1e1d13
#282719
#323120
#3c3b26
#46452d
#504e33
#5a5839
#646240
#6e6c46
#78754c
#827f53
#8c8959

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c8959 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.597 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!
5.838 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 #8c8959

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Use #8c8959 in CSS

#8c8959 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c8959 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c8959 as Border Color in CSS
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