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#b9979a

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HEX#b9979a
HEX8#b9979aff
RGBrgb(185, 151, 154)
CMYK[0,0.18,0.17,0.27]
Name#b9979a
HCL[13.74,13.53,65.58]
oklab[0.71,0.04,0.01]
Num12162970
HSI[355.43,0.08,0.64]
lab[65.58,13.14,3.21]
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#e2d4d5
Darken
#8c5e62
Saturate
#ca868c
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#eccacd

Color harmonies of #b9979a

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.
#b9979a
#9ab997
#979ab9

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.
#b9979a
#abb997
#97b9b6
#a597b9

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.
#b9979a
#e3babd
#0f0c0c
#392f30
#645253
#8e7477

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.
#b9979a
#b997a8
#b997a1
#b9979a
#b99b97
#b9a297

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9979a
#b5b997
#97a8b9

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
#f5f0f1
#f0e9e9
#ebe1e2
#e6dadb
#e1d2d4
#dccbcd
#d7c4c5
#d2bcbe
#cdb5b7
#c8adb0
#c3a6a8
#be9ea1
#b9979a

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b0b
#1a1616
#282021
#352b2c
#423637
#4f4142
#5d4c4d
#6a5658
#776163
#846c6e
#917779
#9f8184
#ac8c8f
#b9979a

Contrast Checker

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2.639 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!
7.956 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 #b9979a

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Use #b9979a in CSS

#b9979a as Background Color in CSS
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#b9979a as Text Color in CSS
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#b9979a as Border Color in CSS
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