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#8e8a97

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HEX#8e8a97
HEX8#8e8a97ff
RGBrgb(142, 138, 151)
CMYK[0.06,0.09,0,0.41]
Name#8e8a97
HCL[302.58,7.57,58.19]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.02]
Num9341591
HSI[257.48,0.04,0.56]
lab[58.19,4.07,-6.38]
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#c2c0c7
Darken
#5b5863
Saturate
#8574ad
Desaturate
#909090
Greyscale
#909090
Brighten
#c1bdca

Color harmonies of #8e8a97

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.
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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.
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#93978a
#8a9794

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.
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#b6b1c1
#ded8ec
#161517
#3e3c42
#66636c

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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Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#8b978a

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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#f7f7f8
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#e7e6e9
#dfdee1
#d7d5da
#cfcdd2
#c7c5cb
#bebcc4
#b6b4bc
#aeabb5
#a6a3ad
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#96929e
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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
#0a0a0b
#141416
#1e1e20
#29272b
#333136
#3d3b41
#47454c
#514f56
#5b5961
#65636c
#706c77
#7a7681
#84808c
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Contrast Checker

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3.369 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!
6.232 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 #8e8a97

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Use #8e8a97 in CSS

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