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#8c8e97

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HEX#8c8e97
HEX8#8c8e97ff
RGBrgb(140, 142, 151)
CMYK[0.07,0.06,0,0.41]
Name#8c8e97
HCL[282.29,5.14,59.12]
oklab[0.65,0,-0.01]
Num9211543
HSI[230.17,0.03,0.57]
lab[59.12,1.09,-5.02]
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#c2c3c7
Darken
#5a5b63
Saturate
#7680ad
Desaturate
#919191
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#bfc1ca

Color harmonies of #8c8e97

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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#978c8e
#8e978c

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.
#8c8e97
#978c93
#97958c
#8c978f

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.
#8c8e97
#b3b6c1
#dbdeec
#161617
#3d3e42
#65666c

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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#8c9297
#8c9097
#8c8e97
#8c8c97
#8e8c97

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c8e97
#978c97
#92978c

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
#efeff0
#e6e7e9
#dedfe1
#d6d7da
#cecfd2
#c6c7cb
#bdbec4
#b5b6bc
#adaeb5
#a5a6ad
#9c9ea6
#94969e
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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
#28292b
#323336
#3c3d41
#46474c
#505156
#5a5b61
#64656c
#6e7077
#787a81
#82848c
#8c8e97

Contrast Checker

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3.265 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!
6.431 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 #8c8e97

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Use #8c8e97 in CSS

#8c8e97 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c8e97 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c8e97 as Border Color in CSS
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