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#979ea6

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HEX#979ea6
HEX8#979ea6ff
RGBrgb(151, 158, 166)
CMYK[0.09,0.05,0,0.35]
Name#979ea6
HCL[260.11,5.1,64.79]
oklab[0.7,0,-0.01]
Num9936550
HSI[212.2,0.05,0.62]
lab[64.79,-0.88,-5.02]
Lighten
#ced1d5
Darken
#636b74
Saturate
#849db9
Desaturate
#9e9e9e
Greyscale
#9e9e9e
Brighten
#cad1d9

Color harmonies of #979ea6

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.
#979ea6
#a6979e
#9ea697

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.
#979ea6
#a697a5
#a69f97
#97a697

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.
#979ea6
#bec6d0
#e4effb
#232526
#4a4d51
#70767b

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.
#979ea6
#97a4a6
#97a1a6
#979ea6
#979ba6
#9798a6

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#979ea6
#a297a6
#a4a697

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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#f8f8f9
#f0f1f2
#e9eaec
#e1e3e6
#dadcdf
#d2d5d9
#cbcfd3
#c4c8cc
#bcc1c6
#b5babf
#adb3b9
#a6acb3
#9ea5ac
#979ea6

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0b0b0c
#161718
#202224
#2b2d2f
#36383b
#414447
#4c4f53
#565a5f
#61666b
#6c7177
#777c82
#81878e
#8c939a
#979ea6

Contrast Checker

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2.707 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!
7.757 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 #979ea6

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Use #979ea6 in CSS

#979ea6 as Background Color in CSS
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#979ea6 as Text Color in CSS
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#979ea6 as Border Color in CSS
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