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#979c8f

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HEX#979c8f
HEX8#979c8fff
RGBrgb(151, 156, 143)
CMYK[0.03,0,0.08,0.39]
Name#979c8f
HCL[124.53,7.51,63.62]
oklab[0.68,-0.01,0.02]
Num9936015
HSI[82.41,0.05,0.59]
lab[63.62,-4.26,6.19]
Lighten
#c9ccc5
Darken
#64695c
Saturate
#9cb17a
Desaturate
#959595
Greyscale
#959595
Brighten
#cacfc2

Color harmonies of #979c8f

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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#9c8f90

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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#c0c6b6
#e9f1dd
#1c1c1a
#454741
#6e7168

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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#dadcd7
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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
#20211f
#2b2d29
#363833
#41433d
#4c4e48
#565952
#61645c
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#777b70
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2.812 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!
7.468 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 #979c8f

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Use #979c8f in CSS

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#979c8f as Text Color in CSS
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#979c8f as Border Color in CSS
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