Color picker

#b997ab

Conversion

HEX#b997ab
HEX8#b997abff
RGBrgb(185, 151, 171)
CMYK[0,0.18,0.08,0.27]
Name#b997ab
HCL[340.63,17.01,66.05]
oklab[0.71,0.05,-0.01]
Num12162987
HSI[324.18,0.11,0.66]
lab[66.05,16.04,-5.64]
Lighten
#e2d4dc
Darken
#8c5e79
Saturate
#ca86ae
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#eccade

Color harmonies of #b997ab

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.
#b997ab
#abb997
#97abb9

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.
#b997ab
#b9b697
#97b9a5
#979ab9

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.
#b997ab
#e3bad2
#0f0c0e
#392f35
#64525c
#8e7484

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.
#b997ab
#b997b9
#b997b2
#b997ab
#b997a4
#b9979d

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b997ab
#b9ac97
#97b9b9

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
#faf8f9
#f5f0f3
#f0e9ed
#ebe1e7
#e6dae1
#e1d2db
#dccbd5
#d7c4cf
#d2bcc9
#cdb5c3
#c8adbd
#c3a6b7
#be9eb1
#b997ab

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b0c
#1a1618
#282025
#352b31
#42363d
#4f4149
#5d4c56
#6a5662
#77616e
#846c7a
#917786
#9f8193
#ac8c9f
#b997ab

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b997ab colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.6 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!
8.078 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 #b997ab

Some examples of color palettes with #b997ab. View more

Use #b997ab in CSS

#b997ab as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#b997ab">Background Color</div>
#b997ab as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#b997ab">Text Color</div>
#b997ab as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#b997ab">Border Color</div>
My Collection
Palettes

No palettes yet

Colors

No colors yet

Gradients

No gradients yet