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#8c9ca3

Conversion

HEX#8c9ca3
HEX8#8c9ca3ff
RGBrgb(140, 156, 163)
CMYK[0.14,0.04,0,0.36]
Name#8c9ca3
HCL[233.22,6.96,63.34]
oklab[0.68,-0.01,-0.02]
Num9215139
HSI[197.27,0.08,0.6]
lab[63.34,-4.17,-5.58]
Lighten
#c5cdd0
Darken
#596970
Saturate
#77a4b8
Desaturate
#979797
Greyscale
#979797
Brighten
#bfcfd6

Color harmonies of #8c9ca3

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.
#8c9ca3
#a38c9c
#9ca38c

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.
#8c9ca3
#9e8ca3
#a3938c
#90a38c

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.
#8c9ca3
#b0c5cd
#d5edf8
#1e2223
#434b4e
#677378

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.
#8c9ca3
#8ca3a1
#8ca1a3
#8c9ca3
#8c97a3
#8c93a3

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c9ca3
#988ca3
#a3a18c

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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#f7f8f8
#eff1f2
#e6eaeb
#dee3e5
#d6dcde
#ced5d8
#c6ced1
#bdc6ca
#b5bfc4
#adb8bd
#a5b1b7
#9caab0
#94a3aa
#8c9ca3

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0c
#141617
#1e2123
#282d2f
#32383a
#3c4346
#464e52
#50595d
#5a6469
#646f74
#6e7b80
#78868c
#829197
#8c9ca3

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c9ca3 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.838 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!
7.399 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 #8c9ca3

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Use #8c9ca3 in CSS

#8c9ca3 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c9ca3 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c9ca3 as Border Color in CSS
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