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#b997ad

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HEX#b997ad
HEX8#b997adff
RGBrgb(185, 151, 173)
CMYK[0,0.18,0.06,0.27]
Name#b997ad
HCL[337.86,17.71,66.11]
oklab[0.71,0.05,-0.02]
Num12162989
HSI[320.36,0.11,0.67]
lab[66.11,16.4,-6.67]
Lighten
#e2d4dd
Darken
#8c5e7c
Saturate
#ca86b2
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#eccae0

Color harmonies of #b997ad

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.
#b997ad
#adb997
#97adb9

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.
#b997ad
#b9b497
#97b9a3
#979cb9

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.
#b997ad
#e3bad5
#0f0c0e
#392f36
#64525e
#8e7485

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.
#b997ad
#b797b9
#b997b4
#b997ad
#b997a6
#b9979f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b997ad
#b9aa97
#97b9b7

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
#ebe1e8
#e6dae2
#e1d2dc
#dccbd6
#d7c4d0
#d2bcca
#cdb5c4
#c8adbf
#c3a6b9
#be9eb3
#b997ad

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b0c
#1a1619
#282025
#352b31
#42363e
#4f414a
#5d4c57
#6a5663
#77616f
#846c7c
#917788
#9f8194
#ac8ca1
#b997ad

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b997ad colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.595 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!
8.093 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 #b997ad

Some examples of color palettes with #b997ad. View more

Use #b997ad in CSS

#b997ad as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#b997ad">Background Color</div>
#b997ad as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#b997ad">Text Color</div>
#b997ad as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#b997ad">Border Color</div>
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