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#8e8959

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HEX#8e8959
HEX8#8e8959ff
RGBrgb(142, 137, 89)
CMYK[0,0.04,0.37,0.44]
Name#8e8959
HCL[102.24,27.05,56.45]
oklab[0.62,-0.02,0.07]
Num9341273
HSI[55.1,0.27,0.48]
lab[56.45,-5.74,26.44]
Lighten
#bbb792
Darken
#4f4c32
Saturate
#a59c42
Desaturate
#777670
Greyscale
#737373
Brighten
#c1bc8c

Color harmonies of #8e8959

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.
#8e8959
#598e89
#89598e

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.
#8e8959
#598e6e
#595e8e
#8e5978

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.
#8e8959
#b8b274
#e3db8e
#0e0e09
#393724
#63603e

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.
#8e8959
#8e7459
#8e7e59
#8e8959
#888e59
#7e8e59

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8e8959
#598e5f
#74598e

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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#f7f7f3
#efeee7
#e7e6db
#dfddd0
#d7d5c4
#cfccb8
#c7c4ac
#bebca0
#b6b394
#aeab88
#a6a27d
#9e9a71
#969165
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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
#0a0a06
#14140d
#1e1d13
#292719
#333120
#3d3b26
#47452d
#514e33
#5b5839
#656240
#706c46
#7a754c
#847f53
#8e8959

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #8e8959 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.576 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!
5.873 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 #8e8959

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Use #8e8959 in CSS

#8e8959 as Background Color in CSS
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#8e8959 as Text Color in CSS
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#8e8959 as Border Color in CSS
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