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#8e81a6

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HEX#8e81a6
HEX8#8e81a6ff
RGBrgb(142, 129, 166)
CMYK[0.14,0.22,0,0.35]
Name#8e81a6
HCL[305,21.79,56.29]
oklab[0.63,0.03,-0.05]
Num9339302
HSI[260.26,0.11,0.57]
lab[56.29,12.5,-17.85]
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#c4bdd0
Darken
#5c5071
Saturate
#886bbb
Desaturate
#939393
Greyscale
#939393
Brighten
#c1b4d9

Color harmonies of #8e81a6

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.
#8e81a6
#a68e81
#81a68e

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.
#8e81a6
#a68186
#99a681
#81a6a0

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.
#8e81a6
#b2a2d0
#d7c3fb
#211e26
#453f51
#6a607b

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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#8183a6
#8781a6
#8e81a6
#9581a6
#9d81a6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8e81a6
#a68192
#83a681

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.
#ffffff
#f7f6f9
#efedf2
#e7e4ec
#dfdbe6
#d7d2df
#cfc9d9
#c7c0d3
#beb7cc
#b6aec6
#aea5bf
#a69cb9
#9e93b3
#968aac
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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
#0a090c
#141218
#1e1c24
#29252f
#332e3b
#3d3747
#474153
#514a5f
#5b536b
#655c77
#706582
#7a6f8e
#84789a
#8e81a6

Contrast Checker

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3.595 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!
5.841 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 #8e81a6

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Use #8e81a6 in CSS

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#8e81a6 as Border Color in CSS
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