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#8c8cb8

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HEX#8c8cb8
HEX8#8c8cb8ff
RGBrgb(140, 140, 184)
CMYK[0.24,0.24,0,0.28]
Name#8c8cb8
HCL[292.93,24.91,59.7]
oklab[0.66,0.02,-0.06]
Num9211064
HSI[240,0.09,0.61]
lab[59.7,9.7,-22.94]
Lighten
#cbcbdf
Darken
#555589
Saturate
#7979cb
Desaturate
#9f9fa5
Greyscale
#a2a2a2
Brighten
#bfbfeb

Color harmonies of #8c8cb8

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.
#8c8cb8
#b88c8c
#8cb88c

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.
#8c8cb8
#b88ca2
#b8b88c
#8cb8a2

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.
#8c8cb8
#acace2
#0b0b0e
#2b2b38
#4b4b63
#6c6c8d

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.
#8c8cb8
#8c9eb8
#8c95b8
#8c8cb8
#958cb8
#9e8cb8

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c8cb8
#b88caf
#9eb88c

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
#f7f7fa
#efeff5
#e6e6f0
#dedeeb
#d6d6e6
#cecee1
#c6c6dc
#bdbdd6
#b5b5d1
#adadcc
#a5a5c7
#9c9cc2
#9494bd
#8c8cb8

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0d
#14141a
#1e1e27
#282835
#323242
#3c3c4f
#46465c
#505069
#5a5a76
#646483
#6e6e91
#78789e
#8282ab
#8c8cb8

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c8cb8 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.202 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!
6.558 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 #8c8cb8

Some examples of color palettes with #8c8cb8. View more

Use #8c8cb8 in CSS

#8c8cb8 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c8cb8 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c8cb8 as Border Color in CSS
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