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#979b9d

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HEX#979b9d
HEX8#979b9dff
RGBrgb(151, 155, 157)
CMYK[0.04,0.01,0,0.38]
Name#979b9d
HCL[236.01,1.87,63.72]
oklab[0.69,0,0]
Num9935773
HSI[199.11,0.02,0.61]
lab[63.72,-1.04,-1.55]
Lighten
#cccdce
Darken
#64686a
Saturate
#83a2b1
Desaturate
#9a9a9a
Greyscale
#9a9a9a
Brighten
#caced0

Color harmonies of #979b9d

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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#9b9d97

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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#9d9997
#989d97

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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#c0c5c7
#e9eff2
#1c1d1d
#454748
#6e7172

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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#97999d

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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#9d9d97

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
#e9eaea
#e1e2e3
#dadbdc
#d2d4d5
#cbcdce
#c4c6c7
#bcbfc0
#b5b8b9
#adb0b2
#a6a9ab
#9ea2a4
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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
#202122
#2b2c2d
#363738
#414243
#4c4e4f
#56595a
#616465
#6c6f70
#777a7b
#818587
#8c9092
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Contrast Checker

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2.803 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!
7.491 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 #979b9d

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Use #979b9d in CSS

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#979b9d as Text Color in CSS
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#979b9d as Border Color in CSS
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