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#978e8b

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HEX#978e8b
HEX8#978e8bff
RGBrgb(151, 142, 139)
CMYK[0,0.06,0.08,0.41]
Name#978e8b
HCL[45.08,3.94,59.7]
oklab[0.65,0.01,0.01]
Num9932427
HSI[13.9,0.03,0.56]
lab[59.7,2.78,2.79]
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Darken
#635b59
Saturate
#ad8375
Desaturate
#919191
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#cac1be

Color harmonies of #978e8b

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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#8e978b
#8b9497
#948b97

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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#c1b6b2
#ecded9
#171616
#423e3d
#6c6664

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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#97908b
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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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#92978b
#8b8d97

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
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#e1dfde
#dad7d6
#d2cfcd
#cbc7c5
#c4bebd
#bcb6b4
#b5aeac
#ada6a4
#a69e9c
#9e9693
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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.
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#0b0a0a
#161414
#201e1e
#2b2928
#363332
#413d3c
#4c4746
#56514f
#615b59
#6c6563
#77706d
#817a77
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3.202 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!
6.558 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 #978e8b

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