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#8c96ad

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HEX#8c96ad
HEX8#8c96adff
RGBrgb(140, 150, 173)
CMYK[0.19,0.13,0,0.32]
Name#8c96ad
HCL[276.07,13.29,62]
oklab[0.67,0,-0.04]
Num9213613
HSI[222.81,0.09,0.61]
lab[62,1.4,-13.21]
Lighten
#c8ccd7
Darken
#58637b
Saturate
#788ec1
Desaturate
#9c9c9c
Greyscale
#9c9c9c
Brighten
#bfc9e0

Color harmonies of #8c96ad

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.
#8c96ad
#ad8c96
#96ad8c

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.
#8c96ad
#ad8ca6
#ada38c
#8cad92

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.
#8c96ad
#aebbd7
#020303
#25272d
#474c58
#6a7182

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.
#8c96ad
#8ca3ad
#8c9dad
#8c96ad
#8c8fad
#8f8cad

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c96ad
#aa8cad
#a3ad8c

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
#f7f8f9
#eff0f3
#e6e9ed
#dee1e8
#d6dae2
#ced2dc
#c6cbd6
#bdc3d0
#b5bcca
#adb4c4
#a5adbf
#9ca5b9
#949eb3
#8c96ad

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0c
#141519
#1e2025
#282b31
#32363e
#3c404a
#464b57
#505663
#5a606f
#646b7c
#6e7688
#788194
#828ba1
#8c96ad

Contrast Checker

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2.966 Very 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!
7.081 Very 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 #8c96ad

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Use #8c96ad in CSS

#8c96ad as Background Color in CSS
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#8c96ad as Text Color in CSS
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#8c96ad as Border Color in CSS
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