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#979caf

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HEX#979caf
HEX8#979cafff
RGBrgb(151, 156, 175)
CMYK[0.14,0.11,0,0.31]
Name#979caf
HCL[281.58,10.69,64.52]
oklab[0.69,0,-0.03]
Num9936047
HSI[228.61,0.06,0.63]
lab[64.52,2.14,-10.47]
Lighten
#d1d3db
Darken
#61677f
Saturate
#8591c1
Desaturate
#a3a3a3
Greyscale
#a3a3a3
Brighten
#cacfe2

Color harmonies of #979caf

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.
#979caf
#af979c
#9caf97

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.
#979caf
#af97a8
#afaa97
#97af9e

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.
#979caf
#bcc2d9
#040405
#292a2f
#4e505a
#727684

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.
#979caf
#97a6af
#97a1af
#979caf
#9797af
#9c97af

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#979caf
#af97af
#a6af97

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
#f0f1f4
#e9eaee
#e1e3e8
#dadce2
#d2d5dd
#cbced7
#c4c6d1
#bcbfcc
#b5b8c6
#adb1c0
#a6aaba
#9ea3b5
#979caf

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0b0b0d
#161619
#202126
#2b2d32
#36383f
#41434b
#4c4e58
#565964
#616471
#6c6f7d
#777b8a
#818696
#8c91a3
#979caf

Contrast Checker

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2.731 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!
7.69 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 #979caf

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Use #979caf in CSS

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