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#b5b799

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HEX#b5b799
HEX8#b5b799ff
RGBrgb(181, 183, 153)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.16,0.28]
Name#b5b799
HCL[111.4,16.17,73.54]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.04]
Num11909017
HSI[63.42,0.11,0.68]
lab[73.54,-5.9,15.05]
Lighten
#e0e1d5
Darken
#868961
Saturate
#c4c888
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#e8eacc

Color harmonies of #b5b799

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.
#b5b799
#99b5b7
#b799b5

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.
#b5b799
#99b7aa
#9b99b7
#b799a6

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.
#b5b799
#dfe1bd
#0d0d0b
#37372e
#616252
#8b8c75

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.
#b5b799
#b7ad99
#b7b399
#b5b799
#afb799
#a9b799

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b5b799
#99b7a1
#ad99b7

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
#f4f5f0
#eff0e9
#eaeae2
#e5e5db
#dfe0d3
#dadbcc
#d5d6c5
#cfd1bd
#caccb6
#c5c6af
#c0c1a8
#babca0
#b5b799

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
#5b5c4d
#676957
#747662
#81836d
#8e9078
#9b9d83
#a8aa8e
#b5b799

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b5b799 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.059 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!
10.198 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 #b5b799

Some examples of color palettes with #b5b799. View more

Use #b5b799 in CSS

#b5b799 as Background Color in CSS
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#b5b799 as Text Color in CSS
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#b5b799 as Border Color in CSS
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