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#979e8c

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HEX#979e8c
HEX8#979e8cff
RGBrgb(151, 158, 140)
CMYK[0.04,0,0.11,0.38]
Name#979e8c
HCL[124.54,10.38,64.1]
oklab[0.69,-0.02,0.02]
Num9936524
HSI[82.69,0.06,0.59]
lab[64.1,-5.89,8.55]
Lighten
#c9cdc3
Darken
#646a5a
Saturate
#9cb377
Desaturate
#959595
Greyscale
#959595
Brighten
#cad1bf

Color harmonies of #979e8c

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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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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#c0c8b2
#e8f3d7
#1d1e1b
#464941
#6e7366

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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#dadcd6
#d2d5ce
#cbcfc6
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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
#161714
#20221e
#2b2d28
#363832
#41443c
#4c4f46
#565a50
#61665a
#6c7164
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2.769 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!
7.585 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 #979e8c

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Use #979e8c in CSS

#979e8c as Background Color in CSS
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#979e8c as Text Color in CSS
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#979e8c as Border Color in CSS
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