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#8c8991

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HEX#8c8991
HEX8#8c8991ff
RGBrgb(140, 137, 145)
CMYK[0.03,0.06,0,0.43]
Name#8c8991
HCL[304.86,4.71,57.57]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.01]
Num9210257
HSI[261.79,0.03,0.55]
lab[57.57,2.69,-3.87]
Lighten
#bfbec2
Darken
#59575d
Saturate
#8672a8
Desaturate
#8d8d8d
Greyscale
#8d8d8d
Brighten
#bfbcc4

Color harmonies of #8c8991

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.
#8c8991
#918c89
#89918c

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.
#8c8991
#91898a
#8e9189
#899190

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.
#8c8991
#b5b1bb
#ded9e6
#111111
#3a393c
#636166

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.
#8c8991
#898991
#8a8991
#8c8991
#8e8991
#8f8991

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c8991
#91898c
#899189

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
#f7f7f7
#efeeef
#e6e6e7
#dedde0
#d6d5d8
#ceccd0
#c6c4c8
#bdbcc0
#b5b3b8
#adabb0
#a5a2a9
#9c9aa1
#949199
#8c8991

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0a
#141415
#1e1d1f
#282729
#323134
#3c3b3e
#464549
#504e53
#5a585d
#646268
#6e6c72
#78757c
#827f87
#8c8991

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c8991 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.441 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!
6.102 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 #8c8991

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Use #8c8991 in CSS

#8c8991 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c8991 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c8991 as Border Color in CSS
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