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#8c8ca1

Conversion

HEX#8c8ca1
HEX8#8c8ca1ff
RGBrgb(140, 140, 161)
CMYK[0.13,0.13,0,0.37]
Name#8c8ca1
HCL[291.53,11.91,58.89]
oklab[0.65,0.01,-0.03]
Num9211041
HSI[240,0.05,0.58]
lab[58.89,4.37,-11.08]
Lighten
#c4c4cf
Darken
#59596d
Saturate
#7777b6
Desaturate
#969696
Greyscale
#969696
Brighten
#bfbfd4

Color harmonies of #8c8ca1

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.
#8c8ca1
#a18c8c
#8ca18c

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.
#8c8ca1
#a18c96
#a1a18c
#8ca196

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.
#8c8ca1
#b1b1cb
#d6d6f6
#1d1d21
#42424c
#676776

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.
#8c8ca1
#8c94a1
#8c90a1
#8c8ca1
#908ca1
#948ca1

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c8ca1
#a18c9d
#94a18c

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
#f7f7f8
#efeff2
#e6e6eb
#dedee4
#d6d6dd
#ceced7
#c6c6d0
#bdbdc9
#b5b5c3
#adadbc
#a5a5b5
#9c9cae
#9494a8
#8c8ca1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0c
#141417
#1e1e23
#28282e
#32323a
#3c3c45
#464651
#50505c
#5a5a68
#646473
#6e6e7f
#78788a
#828296
#8c8ca1

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c8ca1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.291 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!
6.381 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 #8c8ca1

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Use #8c8ca1 in CSS

#8c8ca1 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c8ca1 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c8ca1 as Border Color in CSS
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