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#8c8e9c

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HEX#8c8e9c
HEX8#8c8e9cff
RGBrgb(140, 142, 156)
CMYK[0.1,0.09,0,0.39]
Name#8c8e9c
HCL[285.69,7.94,59.27]
oklab[0.65,0,-0.02]
Num9211548
HSI[233.41,0.04,0.57]
lab[59.27,2.15,-7.65]
Lighten
#c3c4cb
Darken
#5a5c68
Saturate
#777eb1
Desaturate
#949494
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#bfc1cf

Color harmonies of #8c8e9c

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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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.
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#8c9c92

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.
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#b2b5c6
#d8dbf1
#1a1a1c
#404147
#666771

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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#908c9c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#949c8c

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.
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#f7f7f8
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#bdbec6
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#adaeb8
#a5a6b1
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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.
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#0a0a0b
#141416
#1e1e21
#28292d
#323338
#3c3d43
#46474e
#505159
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#64656f
#6e707b
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c8e9c colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.249 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!
6.464 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 #8c8e9c

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Use #8c8e9c in CSS

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#8c8e9c as Text Color in CSS
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