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#8e74a6

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HEX#8e74a6
HEX8#8e74a6ff
RGBrgb(142, 116, 166)
CMYK[0.14,0.3,0,0.35]
Name#8e74a6
HCL[311.17,30.52,52.94]
oklab[0.6,0.05,-0.06]
Num9335974
HSI[271.32,0.18,0.55]
lab[52.94,20.09,-22.98]
Lighten
#c1b2ce
Darken
#5b466e
Saturate
#8f5dbd
Desaturate
#8d8b8f
Greyscale
#8d8d8d
Brighten
#c1a7d9

Color harmonies of #8e74a6

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.
#8e74a6
#a68e74
#74a68e

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.
#8e74a6
#a67574
#8ca674
#74a5a6

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.
#8e74a6
#b292d0
#d7affb
#211b26
#453951
#6a567b

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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#7a74a6
#8474a6
#8e74a6
#9874a6
#a274a6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8e74a6
#a67482
#74a67a

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
#efebf2
#e7e1ec
#dfd7e6
#d7cddf
#cfc3d9
#c7bad3
#beb0cc
#b6a6c6
#ae9cbf
#a692b9
#9e88b3
#967eac
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a080c
#141118
#1e1924
#29212f
#33293b
#3d3247
#473a53
#51425f
#5b4b6b
#655377
#705b82
#7a638e
#846c9a
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8e74a6 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.039 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!
5.199 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 #8e74a6

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Use #8e74a6 in CSS

#8e74a6 as Background Color in CSS
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#8e74a6 as Text Color in CSS
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#8e74a6 as Border Color in CSS
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