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#8c8ca6

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HEX#8c8ca6
HEX8#8c8ca6ff
RGBrgb(140, 140, 166)
CMYK[0.16,0.16,0,0.35]
Name#8c8ca6
HCL[291.84,14.74,59.05]
oklab[0.65,0.01,-0.04]
Num9211046
HSI[240,0.06,0.58]
lab[59.05,5.48,-13.68]
Lighten
#c6c6d2
Darken
#595973
Saturate
#7878ba
Desaturate
#999999
Greyscale
#999999
Brighten
#bfbfd9

Color harmonies of #8c8ca6

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.
#8c8ca6
#a68c8c
#8ca68c

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.
#8c8ca6
#a68c99
#a6a68c
#8ca699

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.
#8c8ca6
#b0b0d0
#d4d4fb
#202026
#444451
#68687b

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.
#8c8ca6
#8c96a6
#8c91a6
#8c8ca6
#918ca6
#968ca6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c8ca6
#a68ca1
#96a68c

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
#f7f7f9
#efeff2
#e6e6ec
#dedee6
#d6d6df
#ceced9
#c6c6d3
#bdbdcc
#b5b5c6
#adadbf
#a5a5b9
#9c9cb3
#9494ac
#8c8ca6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0c
#141418
#1e1e24
#28282f
#32323b
#3c3c47
#464653
#50505f
#5a5a6b
#646477
#6e6e82
#78788e
#82829a
#8c8ca6

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c8ca6 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.273 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!
6.417 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 #8c8ca6

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Use #8c8ca6 in CSS

#8c8ca6 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c8ca6 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c8ca6 as Border Color in CSS
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