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#8e8979

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HEX#8e8979
HEX8#8e8979ff
RGBrgb(142, 137, 121)
CMYK[0,0.04,0.15,0.44]
Name#8e8979
HCL[96.33,9.31,57.1]
oklab[0.63,0,0.02]
Num9341305
HSI[46.83,0.09,0.52]
lab[57.1,-1.03,9.25]
Lighten
#bdbab0
Darken
#57544a
Saturate
#a79660
Desaturate
#838383
Greyscale
#838383
Brighten
#c1bcac

Color harmonies of #8e8979

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.
#8e8979
#798e89
#89798e

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.
#8e8979
#798e7e
#797e8e
#8e7988

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.
#8e8979
#b8b29d
#e3dbc1
#0e0e0c
#393731
#636055

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.
#8e8979
#8e8179
#8e8579
#8e8979
#8e8d79
#8b8e79

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8e8979
#7a8e79
#81798e

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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#f7f7f5
#efeeec
#e7e6e2
#dfddd9
#d7d5cf
#cfccc6
#c7c4bc
#bebcb2
#b6b3a9
#aeab9f
#a6a296
#9e9a8c
#969183
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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
#0a0a09
#141411
#1e1d1a
#292723
#33312b
#3d3b34
#47453d
#514e45
#5b584e
#656256
#706c5f
#7a7568
#847f70
#8e8979

Contrast Checker

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3.497 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!
6.005 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 #8e8979

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Use #8e8979 in CSS

#8e8979 as Background Color in CSS
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#8e8979 as Text Color in CSS
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#8e8979 as Border Color in CSS
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