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#b996a1

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HEX#b996a1
HEX8#b996a1ff
RGBrgb(185, 150, 161)
CMYK[0,0.19,0.13,0.27]
Name#b996a1
HCL[356.87,14.88,65.52]
oklab[0.71,0.04,0]
Num12162721
HSI[342.1,0.09,0.65]
lab[65.52,14.86,-0.81]
Lighten
#e2d3d8
Darken
#8c5d6c
Saturate
#ca849a
Desaturate
#a7a7a7
Greyscale
#a7a7a7
Brighten
#ecc9d4

Color harmonies of #b996a1

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.
#b996a1
#a1b996
#96a1b9

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.
#b996a1
#b2b996
#96b9ae
#9c96b9

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.
#b996a1
#e3b8c6
#0f0c0d
#392f32
#645157
#8e747c

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.
#b996a1
#b996af
#b996a8
#b996a1
#b9969a
#b99996

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b996a1
#b9b596
#96afb9

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
#faf8f8
#f5f0f2
#f0e9eb
#ebe1e4
#e6dadd
#e1d2d7
#dccbd0
#d7c3c9
#d2bcc3
#cdb4bc
#c8adb5
#c3a5ae
#be9ea8
#b996a1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b0c
#1a1517
#282023
#352b2e
#42363a
#4f4045
#5d4b51
#6a565c
#776068
#846b73
#91767f
#9f818a
#ac8b96
#b996a1

Contrast Checker

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2.645 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!
7.94 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 #b996a1

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Use #b996a1 in CSS

#b996a1 as Background Color in CSS
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#b996a1 as Text Color in CSS
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#b996a1 as Border Color in CSS
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