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#8c99b3

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HEX#8c99b3
HEX8#8c99b3ff
RGBrgb(140, 153, 179)
CMYK[0.22,0.15,0,0.3]
Name#8c99b3
HCL[274.22,15.1,63.02]
oklab[0.68,0,-0.04]
Num9214387
HSI[220.89,0.11,0.62]
lab[63.02,1.11,-15.06]
Lighten
#c9cfdc
Darken
#566583
Saturate
#7993c6
Desaturate
#9f9fa0
Greyscale
#9f9f9f
Brighten
#bfcce6

Color harmonies of #8c99b3

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.
#8c99b3
#b38c99
#99b38c

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.
#8c99b3
#b38cac
#b3a68c
#8cb392

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.
#8c99b3
#adbddd
#070809
#282c33
#4a505e
#6b7588

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.
#8c99b3
#8ca9b3
#8ca1b3
#8c99b3
#8c91b3
#8f8cb3

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c99b3
#ae8cb3
#a9b38c

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
#eff0f4
#e6e9ef
#dee2e9
#d6dbe4
#ced3de
#c6ccd9
#bdc5d4
#b5bdce
#adb6c9
#a5afc3
#9ca8be
#94a0b8
#8c99b3

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0d
#14161a
#1e2126
#282c33
#323740
#3c424d
#464d5a
#505766
#5a6273
#646d80
#6e788d
#788399
#828ea6
#8c99b3

Contrast Checker

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2.868 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!
7.323 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 #8c99b3

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Use #8c99b3 in CSS

#8c99b3 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c99b3 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c99b3 as Border Color in CSS
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