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#8c8ea3

Conversion

HEX#8c8ea3
HEX8#8c8ea3ff
RGBrgb(140, 142, 163)
CMYK[0.14,0.13,0,0.36]
Name#8c8ea3
HCL[288,11.89,59.49]
oklab[0.65,0.01,-0.03]
Num9211555
HSI[235.5,0.06,0.58]
lab[59.49,3.67,-11.31]
Lighten
#c5c6d0
Darken
#595b70
Saturate
#777db8
Desaturate
#979797
Greyscale
#979797
Brighten
#bfc1d6

Color harmonies of #8c8ea3

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.
#8c8ea3
#a38c8e
#8ea38c

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.
#8c8ea3
#a38c99
#a3a18c
#8ca395

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.
#8c8ea3
#b0b3cd
#d5d8f8
#1e1f23
#43444e
#676978

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.
#8c8ea3
#8c97a3
#8c93a3
#8c8ea3
#8f8ca3
#938ca3

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c8ea3
#a38ca0
#97a38c

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
#efeff2
#e6e7eb
#dedfe5
#d6d7de
#cecfd8
#c6c7d1
#bdbeca
#b5b6c4
#adaebd
#a5a6b7
#9c9eb0
#9496aa
#8c8ea3

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0c
#141417
#1e1e23
#28292f
#32333a
#3c3d46
#464752
#50515d
#5a5b69
#646574
#6e7080
#787a8c
#828497
#8c8ea3

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c8ea3 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.224 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!
6.513 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 #8c8ea3

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Use #8c8ea3 in CSS

#8c8ea3 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c8ea3 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c8ea3 as Border Color in CSS
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