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#979a8c

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HEX#979a8c
HEX8#979a8cff
RGBrgb(151, 154, 140)
CMYK[0.02,0,0.09,0.4]
Name#979a8c
HCL[117.96,7.9,63]
oklab[0.68,-0.01,0.02]
Num9935500
HSI[71.74,0.06,0.58]
lab[63,-3.7,6.98]
Lighten
#c8cac2
Darken
#64665a
Saturate
#a3b076
Desaturate
#939393
Greyscale
#939393
Brighten
#cacdbf

Color harmonies of #979a8c

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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#9a8c90

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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#c1c4b3
#eaefd9
#1a1a18
#44453f
#6d6f65

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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#8c9a92
#978c9a

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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#f8f8f7
#f0f1ef
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#e1e2de
#dadbd6
#d2d4ce
#cbcdc6
#c4c5bd
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#adb0a5
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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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#0b0b0a
#161614
#20211e
#2b2c28
#363732
#41423c
#4c4d46
#565850
#61635a
#6c6e64
#77796e
#818478
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Contrast Checker

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2.87 Very 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!
7.317 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 #979a8c

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Use #979a8c in CSS

#979a8c as Background Color in CSS
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#979a8c as Text Color in CSS
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#979a8c as Border Color in CSS
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