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#979a9c

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HEX#979a9c
HEX8#979a9cff
RGBrgb(151, 154, 156)
CMYK[0.03,0.01,0,0.39]
Name#979a9c
HCL[244.22,1.58,63.42]
oklab[0.68,0,0]
Num9935516
HSI[203.41,0.02,0.6]
lab[63.42,-0.69,-1.42]
Lighten
#cbcdce
Darken
#646769
Saturate
#839eb0
Desaturate
#999999
Greyscale
#999999
Brighten
#cacdcf

Color harmonies of #979a9c

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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#9c9997
#979c97

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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#c0c4c6
#e9eef1
#1c1c1c
#454647
#6e7071

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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#97999c
#97989c

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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#9c9c97

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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#f8f8f8
#f0f1f1
#e9e9ea
#e1e2e3
#dadbdc
#d2d4d5
#cbcdce
#c4c5c6
#bcbebf
#b5b7b8
#adb0b1
#a6a8aa
#9ea1a3
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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.
#000000
#0b0b0b
#161616
#202121
#2b2c2d
#363738
#414243
#4c4d4e
#565859
#616364
#6c6e6f
#77797b
#818486
#8c8f91
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Contrast Checker

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2.831 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!
7.418 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 #979a9c

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Use #979a9c in CSS

#979a9c as Background Color in CSS
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#979a9c as Text Color in CSS
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#979a9c as Border Color in CSS
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