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#b9959d

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HEX#b9959d
HEX8#b9959dff
RGBrgb(185, 149, 157)
CMYK[0,0.19,0.15,0.27]
Name#b9959d
HCL[3.55,14.77,65.16]
oklab[0.71,0.04,0]
Num12162461
HSI[347.78,0.09,0.64]
lab[65.16,14.75,0.91]
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#e2d2d6
Darken
#8c5c67
Saturate
#cb8393
Desaturate
#a7a7a7
Greyscale
#a7a7a7
Brighten
#ecc8d0

Color harmonies of #b9959d

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.
#b9959d
#9db995
#959db9

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.
#b9959d
#afb995
#95b9b1
#9f95b9

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.
#b9959d
#e3b7c1
#0f0c0d
#392e31
#645155
#8e7379

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.
#b9959d
#b995ab
#b995a4
#b9959d
#b99596
#b99b95

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9959d
#b9b895
#95abb9

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
#faf7f8
#f5f0f1
#f0e8ea
#ebe1e3
#e6d9dc
#e1d2d5
#dccace
#d7c2c7
#d2bbc0
#cdb3b9
#c8acb2
#c3a4ab
#be9da4
#b9959d

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b0b
#1a1516
#282022
#352b2d
#423538
#4f4043
#5d4b4f
#6a555a
#776065
#846a70
#91757b
#9f8087
#ac8a92
#b9959d

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2.676 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!
7.849 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 #b9959d

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Use #b9959d in CSS

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#b9959d as Text Color in CSS
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#b9959d as Border Color in CSS
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