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#a8b8e1

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HEX#a8b8e1
HEX8#a8b8e1ff
RGBrgb(168, 184, 225)
CMYK[0.25,0.18,0,0.12]
Name#a8b8e1
HCL[278.76,22.6,74.85]
oklab[0.78,0,-0.06]
Num11057377
HSI[224.21,0.13,0.75]
lab[74.85,3.44,-22.33]
Lighten
#f4f6fb
Darken
#5c7ac7
Saturate
#9cb3ed
Desaturate
#b4bdd5
Greyscale
#c4c4c4
Brighten
#dbebff

Color harmonies of #a8b8e1

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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#e1a8b8
#b8e1a8

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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#e1a8d4
#e1d1a8
#a8e1b4

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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#090a0c
#292d37
#495061
#69728c
#8895b6

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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#a8cfe1
#a8c3e1
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#a8ade1
#afa8e1

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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#dca8e1
#cfe1a8

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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#f9fafd
#f3f5fb
#ecf0f9
#e6ebf6
#e0e6f4
#dae1f2
#d4dcf0
#cdd6ee
#c7d1ec
#c1ccea
#bbc7e7
#b4c2e5
#aebde3
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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.
#000000
#0c0d10
#181a20
#242730
#303540
#3c4250
#484f60
#545c71
#606981
#6c7691
#7883a1
#8491b1
#909ec1
#9cabd1
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #a8b8e1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

1.98 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!
10.608 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 #a8b8e1

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Use #a8b8e1 in CSS

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#a8b8e1 as Text Color in CSS
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#a8b8e1 as Border Color in CSS
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