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#8c9ca6

Conversion

HEX#8c9ca6
HEX8#8c9ca6ff
RGBrgb(140, 156, 166)
CMYK[0.16,0.06,0,0.35]
Name#8c9ca6
HCL[243.77,7.95,63.43]
oklab[0.68,-0.01,-0.02]
Num9215142
HSI[202.41,0.09,0.6]
lab[63.43,-3.51,-7.13]
Lighten
#c6cdd2
Darken
#596973
Saturate
#78a1ba
Desaturate
#999999
Greyscale
#999999
Brighten
#bfcfd9

Color harmonies of #8c9ca6

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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#a68c9c
#9ca68c

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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#a38ca6
#a6968c
#8fa68c

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.
#8c9ca6
#b0c4d0
#d4ecfb
#202426
#444c51
#68747b

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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#8ca6a6
#8ca1a6
#8c9ca6
#8c97a6
#8c92a6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#9b8ca6
#a6a68c

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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#f7f8f9
#eff1f2
#e6eaec
#dee3e6
#d6dcdf
#ced5d9
#c6ced3
#bdc6cc
#b5bfc6
#adb8bf
#a5b1b9
#9caab3
#94a3ac
#8c9ca6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0c
#141618
#1e2124
#282d2f
#32383b
#3c4347
#464e53
#50595f
#5a646b
#646f77
#6e7b82
#78868e
#82919a
#8c9ca6

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c9ca6 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.83 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!
7.421 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 #8c9ca6

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Use #8c9ca6 in CSS

#8c9ca6 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c9ca6 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c9ca6 as Border Color in CSS
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