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#8c998e

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HEX#8c998e
HEX8#8c998eff
RGBrgb(140, 153, 142)
CMYK[0.08,0,0.07,0.4]
Name#8c998e
HCL[148.45,8.01,61.92]
oklab[0.67,-0.02,0.01]
Num9214350
HSI[128.21,0.03,0.57]
lab[61.92,-6.83,4.19]
Lighten
#c2c9c3
Darken
#5a655c
Saturate
#76af7f
Desaturate
#929292
Greyscale
#929292
Brighten
#bfccc1

Color harmonies of #8c998e

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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#8e8c99
#998e8c

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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#8c9099
#998c97
#99948c

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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#b3c3b5
#daeedd
#171918
#3e443f
#656e67

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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#8f998c
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#8c998e
#8c9991
#8c9993

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c998e
#8c9499
#998c8f

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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#f7f8f7
#eff0ef
#e6e9e7
#dee2df
#d6dbd7
#ced3cf
#c6ccc7
#bdc5be
#b5bdb6
#adb6ae
#a5afa6
#9ca89e
#94a096
#8c998e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0a
#141614
#1e211e
#282c29
#323733
#3c423d
#464d47
#505751
#5a625b
#646d65
#6e7870
#78837a
#828e84
#8c998e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c998e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.974 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!
7.062 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 #8c998e

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Use #8c998e in CSS

#8c998e as Background Color in CSS
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#8c998e as Text Color in CSS
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#8c998e as Border Color in CSS
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