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#b9997f

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HEX#b9997f
HEX8#b9997fff
RGBrgb(185, 153, 127)
CMYK[0,0.17,0.31,0.27]
Name#b9997f
HCL[66.08,19.84,65.46]
oklab[0.71,0.03,0.05]
Num12163455
HSI[26.58,0.18,0.61]
lab[65.46,8.05,18.14]
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#ddcec1
Darken
#88664a
Saturate
#cd976b
Desaturate
#a59b93
Greyscale
#9c9c9c
Brighten
#ecccb2

Color harmonies of #b9997f

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.
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#7fb999
#997fb9

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.
#b9997f
#82b97f
#7f9fb9
#b67fb9

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.
#b9997f
#e3bc9c
#0f0c0a
#393027
#645345
#8e7662

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.
#b9997f
#b9827f
#b98d7f
#b9997f
#b9a57f
#b9b07f

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9997f
#93b97f
#827fb9

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
#faf8f6
#f5f0ed
#f0e9e4
#ebe2da
#e6dbd1
#e1d3c8
#dcccbf
#d7c5b6
#d2bdad
#cdb6a4
#c8af9a
#c3a891
#bea088
#b9997f

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b09
#1a1612
#28211b
#352c24
#42372d
#4f4236
#5d4d40
#6a5749
#776252
#846d5b
#917864
#9f836d
#ac8e76
#b9997f

Contrast Checker

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2.65 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!
7.926 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 #b9997f

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Use #b9997f in CSS

#b9997f as Background Color in CSS
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#b9997f as Text Color in CSS
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#b9997f as Border Color in CSS
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