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#8c997e

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HEX#8c997e
HEX8#8c997eff
RGBrgb(140, 153, 126)
CMYK[0.08,0,0.18,0.4]
Name#8c997e
HCL[127.63,15.98,61.54]
oklab[0.66,-0.03,0.03]
Num9214334
HSI[88.78,0.1,0.55]
lab[61.54,-9.75,12.65]
Lighten
#bfc6b7
Darken
#59634e
Saturate
#8db067
Desaturate
#8b8b8b
Greyscale
#8b8b8b
Brighten
#bfccb1

Color harmonies of #8c997e

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.
#8c997e
#7e8c99
#997e8c

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.
#8c997e
#7e9998
#8b7e99
#997e7e

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.
#8c997e
#b3c3a1
#daeec4
#171915
#3e4438
#656e5b

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.
#8c997e
#97997e
#91997e
#8c997e
#87997e
#81997e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c997e
#7e9990
#997e97

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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#f7f8f6
#eff0ed
#e6e9e3
#dee2da
#d6dbd1
#ced3c8
#c6ccbf
#bdc5b5
#b5bdac
#adb6a3
#a5af9a
#9ca890
#94a087
#8c997e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b09
#141612
#1e211b
#282c24
#32372d
#3c4236
#464d3f
#505748
#5a6251
#646d5a
#6e7863
#78836c
#828e75
#8c997e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c997e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.012 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!
6.973 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 #8c997e

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Use #8c997e in CSS

#8c997e as Background Color in CSS
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#8c997e as Text Color in CSS
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#8c997e as Border Color in CSS
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