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#8e8a99

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HEX#8e8a99
HEX8#8e8a99ff
RGBrgb(142, 138, 153)
CMYK[0.07,0.1,0,0.4]
Name#8e8a99
HCL[301.14,8.68,58.25]
oklab[0.64,0.01,-0.02]
Num9341593
HSI[254.92,0.04,0.57]
lab[58.25,4.49,-7.43]
Lighten
#c3c0c8
Darken
#5b5865
Saturate
#8474af
Desaturate
#919191
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#c1bdcc

Color harmonies of #8e8a99

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.
#8e8a99
#998e8a
#8a998e

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.
#8e8a99
#998a8d
#95998a
#8a9995

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.
#8e8a99
#b5b0c3
#ddd7ee
#181719
#3f3d44
#67646e

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.
#8e8a99
#8a8c99
#8b8a99
#8e8a99
#918a99
#948a99

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#8e8a99
#998a92
#8c998a

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
#dfdee2
#d7d5db
#cfcdd3
#c7c5cc
#bebcc5
#b6b4bd
#aeabb6
#a6a3af
#9e9ba8
#9692a0
#8e8a99

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0a0a0b
#141416
#1e1e21
#29272c
#333137
#3d3b42
#47454d
#514f57
#5b5962
#65636d
#706c78
#7a7683
#84808e
#8e8a99

Contrast Checker

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3.362 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!
6.246 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 #8e8a99

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Use #8e8a99 in CSS

#8e8a99 as Background Color in CSS
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#8e8a99 as Text Color in CSS
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#8e8a99 as Border Color in CSS
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