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#8c979b

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HEX#8c979b
HEX8#8c979bff
RGBrgb(140, 151, 155)
CMYK[0.1,0.03,0,0.39]
Name#8c979b
HCL[228.02,4.65,61.72]
oklab[0.67,-0.01,-0.01]
Num9213851
HSI[194.92,0.06,0.58]
lab[61.72,-3.11,-3.45]
Lighten
#c3c8ca
Darken
#5a6467
Saturate
#76a1b0
Desaturate
#939393
Greyscale
#939393
Brighten
#bfcace

Color harmonies of #8c979b

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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#9b8c97
#979b8c

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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#978c9b
#9b908c
#8f9b8c

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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#b2c0c5
#d9eaf0
#191b1b
#3f4446
#666e70

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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#8c9b99
#8c9a9b
#8c979b
#8c949b
#8c919b

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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#938c9b
#9b998c

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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#f7f8f8
#eff0f1
#e6e9ea
#dee1e2
#d6dadb
#ced2d4
#c6cbcd
#bdc4c6
#b5bcbf
#adb5b8
#a5adb0
#9ca6a9
#949ea2
#8c979b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0b
#141616
#1e2021
#282b2c
#323637
#3c4142
#464c4e
#505659
#5a6164
#646c6f
#6e777a
#788185
#828c90
#8c979b

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2.994 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!
7.015 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 #8c979b

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Use #8c979b in CSS

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#8c979b as Text Color in CSS
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#8c979b as Border Color in CSS
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