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#b5b599

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HEX#b5b599
HEX8#b5b599ff
RGBrgb(181, 181, 153)
CMYK[0,0,0.15,0.29]
Name#b5b599
HCL[108.7,15.1,73]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.04]
Num11908505
HSI[60,0.11,0.67]
lab[73,-4.84,14.3]
Lighten
#e0e0d4
Darken
#868662
Saturate
#c7c787
Desaturate
#a7a7a7
Greyscale
#a7a7a7
Brighten
#e8e8cc

Color harmonies of #b5b599

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.
#b5b599
#99b5b5
#b599b5

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.
#b5b599
#99b5a7
#9999b5
#b599a7

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.
#b5b599
#dfdfbd
#0b0b09
#35352d
#606051
#8a8a75

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.
#b5b599
#b5aa99
#b5af99
#b5b599
#afb599
#aab599

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b5b599
#99b59f
#aa99b5

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.
#ffffff
#fafaf8
#f4f4f0
#efefe9
#eaeae2
#e5e5db
#dfdfd3
#dadacc
#d5d5c5
#cfcfbd
#cacab6
#c5c5af
#c0c0a8
#babaa0
#b5b599

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1a16
#272721
#34342c
#414137
#4e4e42
#5b5b4d
#676757
#747462
#81816d
#8e8e78
#9b9b83
#a8a88e
#b5b599

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b5b599 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.093 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!
10.034 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 #b5b599

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Use #b5b599 in CSS

#b5b599 as Background Color in CSS
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#b5b599 as Text Color in CSS
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#b5b599 as Border Color in CSS
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