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#9c8997

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HEX#9c8997
HEX8#9c8997ff
RGBrgb(156, 137, 151)
CMYK[0,0.12,0.03,0.39]
Name#9c8997
HCL[333.63,10.84,59.15]
oklab[0.65,0.03,-0.01]
Num10258839
HSI[314.7,0.07,0.58]
lab[59.15,9.71,-4.81]
Lighten
#cbc0c8
Darken
#685763
Saturate
#b273a1
Desaturate
#929292
Greyscale
#929292
Brighten
#cfbcca

Color harmonies of #9c8997

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.
#9c8997
#979c89
#89979c

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.
#9c8997
#9c9789
#899c8e
#898e9c

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.
#9c8997
#c6aec0
#f1d4e9
#1c191c
#473e45
#71646e

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.
#9c8997
#99899c
#9c899b
#9c8997
#9c8993
#9c898f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#9c8997
#9c9289
#899c99

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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#f8f7f8
#f1eef0
#eae6e9
#e3dde1
#dcd5da
#d5ccd2
#cec4cb
#c6bcc4
#bfb3bc
#b8abb5
#b1a2ad
#aa9aa6
#a3919e
#9c8997

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0b0a0b
#161416
#211d20
#2d272b
#383136
#433b41
#4e454c
#594e56
#645861
#6f626c
#7b6c77
#867581
#917f8c
#9c8997

Contrast Checker

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3.262 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!
6.439 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 #9c8997

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Use #9c8997 in CSS

#9c8997 as Background Color in CSS
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#9c8997 as Text Color in CSS
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#9c8997 as Border Color in CSS
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