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#b3b559

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HEX#b3b559
HEX8#b3b559ff
RGBrgb(179, 181, 89)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.51,0.29]
Name#b3b559
HCL[106.44,48.08,71.79]
oklab[0.75,-0.04,0.11]
Num11777369
HSI[61.09,0.41,0.59]
lab[71.79,-13.61,46.11]
Lighten
#d3d4a0
Darken
#737434
Saturate
#cacd41
Desaturate
#9c9d71
Greyscale
#878787
Brighten
#e6e88c

Color harmonies of #b3b559

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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#59b3b5
#b559b3

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.
#b3b559
#59b589
#5b59b5
#b55985

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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#dddf6e
#0b0b05
#35351a
#5f602f
#898a44

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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#b59259
#b5a559
#b3b559
#a1b559
#8eb559

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b3b559
#59b56d
#9259b5

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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#fafaf3
#f4f4e7
#efefdb
#e9ead0
#e4e5c4
#dedfb8
#d9daac
#d4d5a0
#cecf94
#c9ca88
#c3c57d
#bec071
#b8ba65
#b3b559

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d06
#1a1a0d
#262713
#333419
#404120
#4d4e26
#5a5b2d
#666733
#737439
#808140
#8d8e46
#999b4c
#a6a853
#b3b559

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b3b559 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.172 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!
9.671 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 #b3b559

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Use #b3b559 in CSS

#b3b559 as Background Color in CSS
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#b3b559 as Text Color in CSS
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#b3b559 as Border Color in CSS
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