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#979cad

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HEX#979cad
HEX8#979cadff
RGBrgb(151, 156, 173)
CMYK[0.13,0.1,0,0.32]
Name#979cad
HCL[280.28,9.6,64.46]
oklab[0.69,0,-0.03]
Num9936045
HSI[227.48,0.06,0.63]
lab[64.46,1.71,-9.44]
Lighten
#d0d2da
Darken
#62687c
Saturate
#8492c0
Desaturate
#a2a2a2
Greyscale
#a2a2a2
Brighten
#cacfe0

Color harmonies of #979cad

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.
#979cad
#ad979c
#9cad97

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.
#979cad
#ad97a7
#ada897
#97ad9d

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.
#979cad
#bcc2d7
#030303
#28292d
#4d4f58
#727682

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.
#979cad
#97a5ad
#97a0ad
#979cad
#9798ad
#9b97ad

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#979cad
#ac97ad
#a5ad97

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
#f8f8f9
#f0f1f3
#e9eaed
#e1e3e8
#dadce2
#d2d5dc
#cbced6
#c4c6d0
#bcbfca
#b5b8c4
#adb1bf
#a6aab9
#9ea3b3
#979cad

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0b0b0c
#161619
#202125
#2b2d31
#36383e
#41434a
#4c4e57
#565963
#61646f
#6c6f7c
#777b88
#818694
#8c91a1
#979cad

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #979cad colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.736 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!
7.675 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 #979cad

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Use #979cad in CSS

#979cad as Background Color in CSS
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#979cad as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#979cad">Text Color</div>
#979cad as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#979cad">Border Color</div>
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