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#b8b599

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HEX#b8b599
HEX8#b8b599ff
RGBrgb(184, 181, 153)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.17,0.28]
Name#b8b599
HCL[104.21,15.14,73.25]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.04]
Num12105113
HSI[54.97,0.11,0.68]
lab[73.25,-3.72,14.68]
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#e2e1d5
Darken
#8b8660
Saturate
#c9c388
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ebe8cc

Color harmonies of #b8b599

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.
#b8b599
#99b8b5
#b599b8

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.
#b8b599
#99b8a5
#999cb8
#b899ab

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.
#b8b599
#e2dfbc
#0e0e0c
#38382f
#636152
#8d8b76

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.
#b8b599
#b8a999
#b8af99
#b8b599
#b5b899
#afb899

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b8b599
#99b89c
#a999b8

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
#f5f4f0
#f0efe9
#ebeae2
#e6e5db
#e1dfd3
#dcdacc
#d6d5c5
#d1cfbd
#cccab6
#c7c5af
#c2c0a8
#bdbaa0
#b8b599

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
#35342c
#424137
#4f4e42
#5c5b4d
#696757
#767462
#83816d
#918e78
#9e9b83
#aba88e
#b8b599

Contrast Checker

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2.078 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!
10.108 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 #b8b599

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Use #b8b599 in CSS

#b8b599 as Background Color in CSS
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#b8b599 as Text Color in CSS
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#b8b599 as Border Color in CSS
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