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#978c8b

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HEX#978c8b
HEX8#978c8bff
RGBrgb(151, 140, 139)
CMYK[0,0.07,0.08,0.41]
Name#978c8b
HCL[27.2,4.4,59.16]
oklab[0.65,0.01,0.01]
Num9931915
HSI[4.31,0.03,0.56]
lab[59.16,3.91,2.01]
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#c7c1c1
Darken
#635a59
Saturate
#ad7a75
Desaturate
#919191
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#cabfbe

Color harmonies of #978c8b

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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#8c8b97

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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#90978b
#8b9697
#928b97

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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#c1b3b2
#ecdbd9
#171616
#423d3d
#6c6564

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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#978e8b
#97918b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#978c8b
#94978b
#8b8f97

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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#f8f7f7
#f0efee
#e9e6e6
#e1dede
#dad6d6
#d2cecd
#cbc6c5
#c4bdbd
#bcb5b4
#b5adac
#ada5a4
#a69c9c
#9e9493
#978c8b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0b0a0a
#161414
#201e1e
#2b2828
#363232
#413c3c
#4c4646
#56504f
#615a59
#6c6463
#776e6d
#817877
#8c8281
#978c8b

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3.261 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!
6.44 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 #978c8b

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