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#b8b497

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HEX#b8b497
HEX8#b8b497ff
RGBrgb(184, 180, 151)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.18,0.28]
Name#b8b497
HCL[102.85,15.72,72.94]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.04]
Num12104855
HSI[53.62,0.12,0.67]
lab[72.94,-3.5,15.33]
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#e1e0d4
Darken
#8a855f
Saturate
#c9c185
Desaturate
#a7a7a7
Greyscale
#a7a7a7
Brighten
#ebe7ca

Color harmonies of #b8b497

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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#97b8b4
#b497b8

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.
#b8b497
#97b8a3
#979bb8
#b897ab

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.
#b8b497
#e2deba
#0e0e0b
#38372e
#636151
#8d8a74

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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#b8a797
#b8ad97
#b8b497
#b5b897
#afb897

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b8b497
#97b89a
#a797b8

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
#f5f4f0
#f0efe9
#ebeae1
#e6e4da
#e1dfd2
#dcdacb
#d6d4c4
#d1cfbc
#ccc9b5
#c7c4ad
#c2bfa6
#bdb99e
#b8b497

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
#35332b
#424036
#4f4d41
#5c5a4c
#696756
#767461
#83816c
#918d77
#9e9a81
#aba78c
#b8b497

Contrast Checker

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2.097 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!
10.013 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 #b8b497

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Use #b8b497 in CSS

#b8b497 as Background Color in CSS
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#b8b497 as Text Color in CSS
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#b8b497 as Border Color in CSS
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