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#b3b997

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HEX#b3b997
HEX8#b3b997ff
RGBrgb(179, 185, 151)
CMYK[0.03,0,0.18,0.27]
Name#b3b997
HCL[115.79,18.42,73.88]
oklab[0.77,-0.02,0.04]
Num11778455
HSI[69.52,0.12,0.67]
lab[73.88,-8.01,16.59]
Lighten
#e0e2d4
Darken
#848c5e
Saturate
#beca86
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#e6ecca

Color harmonies of #b3b997

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.
#b3b997
#97b3b9
#b997b3

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.
#b3b997
#97b9ae
#9d97b9
#b997a2

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.
#b3b997
#dce3ba
#0f0f0c
#38392f
#616452
#8a8e74

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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#b9b197
#b9b897
#b3b997
#acb997
#a5b997

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b3b997
#97b9a4
#b197b9

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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#fafaf8
#f4f5f0
#eff0e9
#e9ebe1
#e4e6da
#dee1d2
#d9dccb
#d4d7c4
#ced2bc
#c9cdb5
#c3c8ad
#bec3a6
#b8be9e
#b3b997

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1a16
#262820
#33352b
#404236
#4d4f41
#5a5d4c
#666a56
#737761
#80846c
#8d9177
#999f81
#a6ac8c
#b3b997

Contrast Checker

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2.038 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!
10.303 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 #b3b997

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Use #b3b997 in CSS

#b3b997 as Background Color in CSS
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#b3b997 as Text Color in CSS
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#b3b997 as Border Color in CSS
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