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#979b97

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HEX#979b97
HEX8#979b97ff
RGBrgb(151, 155, 151)
CMYK[0.03,0,0.03,0.39]
Name#979b97
HCL[144.3,2.73,63.55]
oklab[0.68,-0.01,0]
Num9935767
HSI[120,0.01,0.6]
lab[63.55,-2.21,1.59]
Lighten
#cbcdcb
Darken
#646864
Saturate
#83af83
Desaturate
#999999
Greyscale
#999999
Brighten
#caceca

Color harmonies of #979b97

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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#9b9797

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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#97999b
#9b979b
#9b9997

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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#c0c5c0
#eaf0ea
#1b1b1b
#444644
#6e706e

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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#999b97
#989b97
#979b97
#979b98
#979b99

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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#979a9b
#9b9799

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.
#ffffff
#f8f8f8
#f0f1f0
#e9eae9
#e1e2e1
#dadbda
#d2d4d2
#cbcdcb
#c4c6c4
#bcbfbc
#b5b8b5
#adb0ad
#a6a9a6
#9ea29e
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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
#202120
#2b2c2b
#363736
#414241
#4c4e4c
#565956
#616461
#6c6f6c
#777a77
#818581
#8c908c
#979b97

Contrast Checker

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2.818 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!
7.451 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 #979b97

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Use #979b97 in CSS

#979b97 as Background Color in CSS
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#979b97 as Text Color in CSS
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#979b97 as Border Color in CSS
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