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#9c8c97

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HEX#9c8c97
HEX8#9c8c97ff
RGBrgb(156, 140, 151)
CMYK[0,0.1,0.03,0.39]
Name#9c8c97
HCL[335.49,8.8,59.94]
oklab[0.66,0.02,-0.01]
Num10259607
HSI[317.78,0.06,0.58]
lab[59.94,8,-3.65]
Lighten
#cbc3c9
Darken
#685a64
Saturate
#b1779f
Desaturate
#949494
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#cfbfca

Color harmonies of #9c8c97

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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#8c8f9c

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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#c6b2c0
#f1d8e9
#1c1a1c
#474045
#71666e

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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#f1eff0
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#dcd6da
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#cec6cb
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#aa9ca6
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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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#0b0a0b
#161416
#211e20
#2d282b
#383236
#433c41
#4e464c
#595056
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#7b6e77
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Contrast Checker

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3.176 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!
6.612 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 #9c8c97

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Use #9c8c97 in CSS

#9c8c97 as Background Color in CSS
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#9c8c97 as Text Color in CSS
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#9c8c97 as Border Color in CSS
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