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#8c8c97

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HEX#8c8c97
HEX8#8c8c97ff
RGBrgb(140, 140, 151)
CMYK[0.07,0.07,0,0.41]
Name#8c8c97
HCL[290.89,6.24,58.57]
oklab[0.64,0,-0.02]
Num9211031
HSI[240,0.03,0.56]
lab[58.57,2.23,-5.83]
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#c2c2c7
Darken
#5a5a63
Saturate
#7676ad
Desaturate
#919191
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#bfbfca

Color harmonies of #8c8c97

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.
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#978c8c
#8c978c

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.
#8c8c97
#978c91
#97978c
#8c9791

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.
#8c8c97
#b3b3c1
#dbdbec
#161617
#3d3d42
#65656c

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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#8c9097
#8c8e97
#8c8c97
#8e8c97
#908c97

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c8c97
#978c95
#90978c

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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#f7f7f8
#efeff0
#e6e6e9
#dedee1
#d6d6da
#ceced2
#c6c6cb
#bdbdc4
#b5b5bc
#adadb5
#a5a5ad
#9c9ca6
#94949e
#8c8c97

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141416
#1e1e20
#28282b
#323236
#3c3c41
#46464c
#505056
#5a5a61
#64646c
#6e6e77
#787881
#82828c
#8c8c97

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3.326 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!
6.313 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 #8c8c97

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Use #8c8c97 in CSS

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#8c8c97 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c8c97 as Border Color in CSS
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