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#b8b999

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HEX#b8b999
HEX8#b8b999ff
RGBrgb(184, 185, 153)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.17,0.27]
Name#b8b999
HCL[109.84,17.19,74.31]
oklab[0.78,-0.01,0.04]
Num12106137
HSI[61.57,0.12,0.68]
lab[74.31,-5.83,16.17]
Lighten
#e2e3d5
Darken
#8b8c60
Saturate
#c8ca88
Desaturate
#a9a9a9
Greyscale
#a9a9a9
Brighten
#ebeccc

Color harmonies of #b8b999

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.
#b8b999
#99b8b9
#b999b8

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.
#b8b999
#99b9aa
#9a99b9
#b999a8

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.
#b8b999
#e2e3bc
#0f0f0c
#393930
#636453
#8e8e76

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.
#b8b999
#b9ad99
#b9b499
#b8b999
#b2b999
#abb999

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b8b999
#99b9a0
#ad99b9

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
#ebebe2
#e6e6db
#e1e1d3
#dcdccc
#d6d7c5
#d1d2bd
#cccdb6
#c7c8af
#c2c3a8
#bdbea0
#b8b999

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1a16
#272821
#35352c
#424237
#4f4f42
#5c5d4d
#696a57
#767762
#83846d
#919178
#9e9f83
#abac8e
#b8b999

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b8b999 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.012 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!
10.438 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 #b8b999

Some examples of color palettes with #b8b999. View more

Use #b8b999 in CSS

#b8b999 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#b8b999">Background Color</div>
#b8b999 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#b8b999">Text Color</div>
#b8b999 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#b8b999">Border Color</div>
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