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#b5b797

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HEX#b5b797
HEX8#b5b797ff
RGBrgb(181, 183, 151)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.17,0.28]
Name#b5b797
HCL[111.13,17.24,73.5]
oklab[0.77,-0.02,0.04]
Num11909015
HSI[63.2,0.12,0.67]
lab[73.5,-6.21,16.08]
Lighten
#e0e1d3
Darken
#86895f
Saturate
#c4c985
Desaturate
#a7a7a7
Greyscale
#a7a7a7
Brighten
#e8eaca

Color harmonies of #b5b797

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.
#b5b797
#97b5b7
#b797b5

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.
#b5b797
#97b7a9
#9997b7
#b797a5

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.
#b5b797
#dfe1ba
#0d0d0b
#37372e
#616251
#8b8c74

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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#b7ac97
#b7b397
#b5b797
#afb797
#a8b797

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b5b797
#97b79f
#ac97b7

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
#eaeae1
#e5e5da
#dfe0d2
#dadbcb
#d5d6c4
#cfd1bc
#caccb5
#c5c6ad
#c0c1a6
#babc9e
#b5b797

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1a16
#272720
#34342b
#414136
#4e4e41
#5b5c4c
#676956
#747661
#81836c
#8e9077
#9b9d81
#a8aa8c
#b5b797

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2.062 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!
10.185 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 #b5b797

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Use #b5b797 in CSS

#b5b797 as Background Color in CSS
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#b5b797 as Text Color in CSS
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#b5b797 as Border Color in CSS
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