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#b9979d

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HEX#b9979d
HEX8#b9979dff
RGBrgb(185, 151, 157)
CMYK[0,0.18,0.15,0.27]
Name#b9979d
HCL[6.87,13.73,65.66]
oklab[0.71,0.04,0]
Num12162973
HSI[350.48,0.08,0.64]
lab[65.66,13.64,1.64]
Lighten
#e2d4d6
Darken
#8c5e66
Saturate
#ca8692
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#eccad0

Color harmonies of #b9979d

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.
#b9979d
#9db997
#979db9

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.
#b9979d
#aeb997
#97b9b3
#a297b9

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.
#b9979d
#e3bac1
#0f0c0d
#392f31
#645255
#8e7479

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.
#b9979d
#b997ab
#b997a4
#b9979d
#b99897
#b99f97

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9979d
#b8b997
#97abb9

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
#f0e9ea
#ebe1e3
#e6dadc
#e1d2d5
#dccbce
#d7c4c7
#d2bcc0
#cdb5b9
#c8adb2
#c3a6ab
#be9ea4
#b9979d

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b0b
#1a1616
#282022
#352b2d
#423638
#4f4143
#5d4c4f
#6a565a
#776165
#846c70
#91777b
#9f8187
#ac8c92
#b9979d

Contrast Checker

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2.633 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!
7.976 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 #b9979d

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Use #b9979d in CSS

#b9979d as Background Color in CSS
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#b9979d as Text Color in CSS
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#b9979d as Border Color in CSS
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