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#b9979f

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HEX#b9979f
HEX8#b9979fff
RGBrgb(185, 151, 159)
CMYK[0,0.18,0.14,0.27]
Name#b9979f
HCL[2.45,13.98,65.71]
oklab[0.71,0.04,0]
Num12162975
HSI[347,0.08,0.65]
lab[65.71,13.97,0.6]
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#e2d4d7
Darken
#8c5e69
Saturate
#ca8696
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#eccad2

Color harmonies of #b9979f

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.
#b9979f
#9fb997
#979fb9

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.
#b9979f
#b0b997
#97b9b1
#a097b9

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.
#b9979f
#e3bac4
#0f0c0d
#392f31
#645256
#8e747a

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.
#b9979f
#b997ad
#b997a6
#b9979f
#b99798
#b99d97

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9979f
#b9b897
#97adb9

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
#ebe1e4
#e6dadd
#e1d2d6
#dccbcf
#d7c4c8
#d2bcc1
#cdb5ba
#c8adb4
#c3a6ad
#be9ea6
#b9979f

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b0b
#1a1617
#282022
#352b2d
#423639
#4f4144
#5d4c50
#6a565b
#776166
#846c72
#91777d
#9f8188
#ac8c94
#b9979f

Contrast Checker

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2.628 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!
7.99 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 #b9979f

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Use #b9979f in CSS

#b9979f as Background Color in CSS
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#b9979f as Text Color in CSS
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#b9979f as Border Color in CSS
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