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#8c9cc4

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HEX#8c9cc4
HEX8#8c9cc4ff
RGBrgb(140, 156, 196)
CMYK[0.29,0.2,0,0.23]
Name#8c9cc4
HCL[278.95,22.72,64.43]
oklab[0.69,0,-0.06]
Num9215172
HSI[223.9,0.15,0.64]
lab[64.43,3.53,-22.44]
Lighten
#cfd6e7
Darken
#4f659b
Saturate
#7b95d5
Desaturate
#9da3b3
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#bfcff7

Color harmonies of #8c9cc4

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.
#8c9cc4
#c48c9c
#9cc48c

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.
#8c9cc4
#c48cb8
#c4b48c
#8cc498

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.
#8c9cc4
#aabeee
#13151a
#313744
#4f586f
#6e7a99

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.
#8c9cc4
#8cb2c4
#8ca7c4
#8c9cc4
#8c91c4
#928cc4

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8c9cc4
#bf8cc4
#b2c48c

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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#f7f8fb
#eff1f7
#e6eaf2
#dee3ee
#d6dcea
#ced5e6
#c6cee2
#bdc6dd
#b5bfd9
#adb8d5
#a5b1d1
#9caacc
#94a3c8
#8c9cc4

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0b0e
#14161c
#1e212a
#282d38
#323846
#3c4354
#464e62
#505970
#5a647e
#646f8c
#6e7b9a
#7886a8
#8291b6
#8c9cc4

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8c9cc4 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.739 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!
7.668 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 #8c9cc4

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Use #8c9cc4 in CSS

#8c9cc4 as Background Color in CSS
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#8c9cc4 as Text Color in CSS
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#8c9cc4 as Border Color in CSS
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