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#b997a4

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HEX#b997a4
HEX8#b997a4ff
RGBrgb(185, 151, 164)
CMYK[0,0.18,0.11,0.27]
Name#b997a4
HCL[352.28,14.95,65.85]
oklab[0.71,0.04,-0.01]
Num12162980
HSI[337.74,0.09,0.65]
lab[65.85,14.82,-2.01]
Lighten
#e2d4d9
Darken
#8c5e70
Saturate
#ca86a0
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#eccad7

Color harmonies of #b997a4

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.
#b997a4
#a4b997
#97a4b9

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.
#b997a4
#b5b997
#97b9ac
#9b97b9

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.
#b997a4
#e3baca
#0f0c0d
#392f33
#645259
#8e747e

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.
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#b997b2
#b997ab
#b997a4
#b9979d
#b99897

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b997a4
#b9b397
#97b2b9

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.
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#faf8f9
#f5f0f2
#f0e9ec
#ebe1e5
#e6dadf
#e1d2d8
#dccbd2
#d7c4cb
#d2bcc5
#cdb5be
#c8adb8
#c3a6b1
#be9eab
#b997a4

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b0c
#1a1617
#282023
#352b2f
#42363b
#4f4146
#5d4c52
#6a565e
#776169
#846c75
#917781
#9f818d
#ac8c98
#b997a4

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b997a4 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.617 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!
8.026 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 #b997a4

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Use #b997a4 in CSS

#b997a4 as Background Color in CSS
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#b997a4 as Text Color in CSS
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#b997a4 as Border Color in CSS
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