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#8e8996

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HEX#8e8996
HEX8#8e8996ff
RGBrgb(142, 137, 150)
CMYK[0.05,0.09,0,0.41]
Name#8e8996
HCL[305.37,7.66,57.89]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.02]
Num9341334
HSI[262.41,0.04,0.56]
lab[57.89,4.44,-6.25]
Lighten
#c2bfc6
Darken
#5b5762
Saturate
#8973ac
Desaturate
#8f8f8f
Greyscale
#8f8f8f
Brighten
#c1bcc9

Color harmonies of #8e8996

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.
#8e8996
#968e89
#89968e

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.
#8e8996
#96898a
#919689
#899694

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.
#8e8996
#b6b0c0
#ded7eb
#151516
#3e3b41
#66626b

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.
#8e8996
#898996
#8b8996
#8e8996
#918996
#938996

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8e8996
#96898e
#899689

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
#f7f7f8
#efeef0
#e7e6e9
#dfdde1
#d7d5da
#cfccd2
#c7c4cb
#bebcc3
#b6b3bc
#aeabb4
#a6a2ad
#9e9aa5
#96919e
#8e8996

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141415
#1e1d20
#29272b
#333136
#3d3b40
#47454b
#514e56
#5b5860
#65626b
#706c76
#7a7581
#847f8b
#8e8996

Contrast Checker

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3.404 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!
6.169 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 #8e8996

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Use #8e8996 in CSS

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#8e8996 as Border Color in CSS
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