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#b8b799

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HEX#b8b799
HEX8#b8b799ff
RGBrgb(184, 183, 153)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.17,0.28]
Name#b8b799
HCL[107.21,16.14,73.78]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.04]
Num12105625
HSI[58.37,0.12,0.68]
lab[73.78,-4.78,15.42]
Lighten
#e2e1d5
Darken
#8b8960
Saturate
#c9c788
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ebeacc

Color harmonies of #b8b799

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.
#b8b799
#99b8b7
#b799b8

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.
#b8b799
#99b8a7
#999ab8
#b899a9

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.
#b8b799
#e2e1bc
#0e0e0c
#38382f
#636252
#8d8d76

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.
#b8b799
#b8ab99
#b8b199
#b8b799
#b3b899
#adb899

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b8b799
#99b89e
#ab99b8

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
#f5f5f0
#f0f0e9
#ebeae2
#e6e5db
#e1e0d3
#dcdbcc
#d6d6c5
#d1d1bd
#ccccb6
#c7c6af
#c2c1a8
#bdbca0
#b8b799

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
#5c5c4d
#696957
#767662
#83836d
#919078
#9e9d83
#abaa8e
#b8b799

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b8b799 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.045 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!
10.271 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 #b8b799

Some examples of color palettes with #b8b799. View more

Use #b8b799 in CSS

#b8b799 as Background Color in CSS
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#b8b799 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#b8b799">Text Color</div>
#b8b799 as Border Color in CSS
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