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#979e8e

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HEX#979e8e
HEX8#979e8eff
RGBrgb(151, 158, 142)
CMYK[0.04,0,0.1,0.38]
Name#979e8e
HCL[126.39,9.32,64.15]
oklab[0.69,-0.01,0.02]
Num9936526
HSI[85.87,0.06,0.59]
lab[64.15,-5.53,7.5]
Lighten
#cacdc5
Darken
#646b5b
Saturate
#9ab379
Desaturate
#969696
Greyscale
#969696
Brighten
#cad1c1

Color harmonies of #979e8e

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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#c0c8b4
#e8f3da
#1d1e1b
#464942
#6e7368

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
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#2b2d29
#363833
#41443d
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#565a51
#61665b
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2.764 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!
7.597 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 #979e8e

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Use #979e8e in CSS

#979e8e as Background Color in CSS
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#979e8e as Text Color in CSS
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#979e8e as Border Color in CSS
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