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#8c97be

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HEX#8c97be
HEX8#8c97beff
RGBrgb(140, 151, 190)
CMYK[0.26,0.21,0,0.25]
Name#8c97be
HCL[282.8,22.03,62.87]
oklab[0.68,0,-0.06]
Num9213886
HSI[227.92,0.13,0.63]
lab[62.87,4.88,-21.48]
Lighten
#cdd2e3
Darken
#526092
Saturate
#7a8dd0
Desaturate
#9ea1ac
Greyscale
#a5a5a5
Brighten
#bfcaf1

Color harmonies of #8c97be

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.
#8c97be
#be8c97
#97be8c

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.
#8c97be
#be8cb0
#beb38c
#8cbe9a

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.
#8c97be
#abb9e8
#0f1014
#2e323e
#4d5369
#6d7593

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.
#8c97be
#8cabbe
#8ca1be
#8c97be
#8c8dbe
#958cbe

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c97be
#bd8cbe
#abbe8c

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
#f7f8fa
#eff0f6
#e6e9f1
#dee1ec
#d6dae8
#ced2e3
#c6cbdf
#bdc4da
#b5bcd5
#adb5d1
#a5adcc
#9ca6c7
#949ec3
#8c97be

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0e
#14161b
#1e2029
#282b36
#323644
#3c4151
#464c5f
#50566d
#5a617a
#646c88
#6e7795
#7881a3
#828cb0
#8c97be

Contrast Checker

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2.883 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!
7.285 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 #8c97be

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Use #8c97be in CSS

#8c97be as Background Color in CSS
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#8c97be as Text Color in CSS
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#8c97be as Border Color in CSS
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