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#8c99b6

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HEX#8c99b6
HEX8#8c99b6ff
RGBrgb(140, 153, 182)
CMYK[0.23,0.16,0,0.29]
Name#8c99b6
HCL[276.25,16.69,63.12]
oklab[0.68,0,-0.05]
Num9214390
HSI[222.4,0.12,0.62]
lab[63.12,1.82,-16.59]
Lighten
#cad0de
Darken
#556587
Saturate
#7992c9
Desaturate
#9fa0a3
Greyscale
#a1a1a1
Brighten
#bfcce9

Color harmonies of #8c99b6

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.
#8c99b6
#b68c99
#99b68c

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.
#8c99b6
#b68cae
#b6a98c
#8cb694

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.
#8c99b6
#adbde0
#090a0c
#2a2e36
#4b5261
#6b758b

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.
#8c99b6
#8caab6
#8ca1b6
#8c99b6
#8c91b6
#908cb6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c99b6
#b18cb6
#aab68c

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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#f7f8fa
#eff0f5
#e6e9ef
#dee2ea
#d6dbe5
#ced3e0
#c6ccdb
#bdc5d5
#b5bdd0
#adb6cb
#a5afc6
#9ca8c0
#94a0bb
#8c99b6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0d
#14161a
#1e2127
#282c34
#323741
#3c424e
#464d5b
#505768
#5a6275
#646d82
#6e788f
#78839c
#828ea9
#8c99b6

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2.858 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!
7.347 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 #8c99b6

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Use #8c99b6 in CSS

#8c99b6 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c99b6 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c99b6 as Border Color in CSS
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