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#8e72aa

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HEX#8e72aa
HEX8#8e72aaff
RGBrgb(142, 114, 170)
CMYK[0.16,0.33,0,0.33]
Name#8e72aa
HCL[310.66,34.03,52.61]
oklab[0.6,0.05,-0.07]
Num9335466
HSI[270,0.2,0.56]
lab[52.61,22.18,-25.82]
Lighten
#c1b2d0
Darken
#5b4472
Saturate
#8e5bc1
Desaturate
#8e8993
Greyscale
#8e8e8e
Brighten
#c1a5dd

Color harmonies of #8e72aa

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.
#8e72aa
#aa8e72
#72aa8e

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.
#8e72aa
#aa7272
#8eaa72
#72aaaa

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.
#8e72aa
#b18ed4
#d5abff
#231c2a
#473955
#6a557f

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.
#8e72aa
#7872aa
#8372aa
#8e72aa
#9972aa
#a472aa

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8e72aa
#aa7283
#72aa78

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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#f7f5f9
#efebf3
#e7e1ed
#dfd7e7
#d7cde1
#cfc3db
#c7b9d5
#beaece
#b6a4c8
#ae9ac2
#a690bc
#9e86b6
#967cb0
#8e72aa

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080c
#141018
#1e1824
#292131
#33293d
#3d3149
#473955
#514161
#5b496d
#655179
#705a86
#7a6292
#846a9e
#8e72aa

Contrast Checker

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4.088 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!
5.138 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 #8e72aa

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Use #8e72aa in CSS

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#8e72aa as Text Color in CSS
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#8e72aa as Border Color in CSS
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