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#979a8a

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HEX#979a8a
HEX8#979a8aff
RGBrgb(151, 154, 138)
CMYK[0.02,0,0.1,0.4]
Name#979a8a
HCL[116.81,9,62.95]
oklab[0.68,-0.01,0.02]
Num9935498
HSI[70.16,0.07,0.58]
lab[62.95,-4.06,8.03]
Lighten
#c8c9c1
Darken
#636658
Saturate
#a5b074
Desaturate
#929292
Greyscale
#929292
Brighten
#cacdbd

Color harmonies of #979a8a

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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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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#c1c4b0
#eaefd6
#1a1a18
#44453e
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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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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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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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7.305 Very 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 #979a8a

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Use #979a8a in CSS

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#979a8a as Text Color in CSS
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#979a8a as Border Color in CSS
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