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#8c8e79

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HEX#8c8e79
HEX8#8c8e79ff
RGBrgb(140, 142, 121)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.15,0.44]
Name#8c8e79
HCL[112.75,11.88,58.32]
oklab[0.64,-0.01,0.03]
Num9211513
HSI[64.95,0.1,0.53]
lab[58.32,-4.59,10.96]
Lighten
#bbbdb0
Darken
#56574a
Saturate
#a0a760
Desaturate
#838383
Greyscale
#838383
Brighten
#bfc1ac

Color harmonies of #8c8e79

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.
#8c8e79
#798c8e
#8e798c

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.
#8c8e79
#798e85
#7b798e
#8e7981

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.
#8c8e79
#b6b89d
#e0e3c1
#0e0e0c
#383931
#626355

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.
#8c8e79
#8e8879
#8e8c79
#8c8e79
#888e79
#848e79

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c8e79
#798e7f
#88798e

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
#f7f7f5
#efefec
#e6e7e2
#dedfd9
#d6d7cf
#cecfc6
#c6c7bc
#bdbeb2
#b5b6a9
#adae9f
#a5a696
#9c9e8c
#949683
#8c8e79

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a09
#141411
#1e1e1a
#282923
#32332b
#3c3d34
#46473d
#505145
#5a5b4e
#646556
#6e705f
#787a68
#828470
#8c8e79

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c8e79 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.354 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!
6.26 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 #8c8e79

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Use #8c8e79 in CSS

#8c8e79 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c8e79 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c8e79 as Border Color in CSS
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