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#b9a397

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HEX#b9a397
HEX8#b9a397ff
RGBrgb(185, 163, 151)
CMYK[0,0.12,0.18,0.27]
Name#b9a397
HCL[56.58,10.99,68.57]
oklab[0.73,0.02,0.02]
Num12166039
HSI[20.36,0.09,0.65]
lab[68.57,6.05,9.18]
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#e2d9d4
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#8c6e5e
Saturate
#ca9e86
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ecd6ca

Color harmonies of #b9a397

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.
#b9a397
#97b9a3
#a397b9

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.
#b9a397
#9cb997
#97adb9
#b497b9

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.
#b9a397
#e3c8ba
#0f0d0c
#39332f
#645852
#8e7e74

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.
#b9a397
#b99799
#b99c97
#b9a397
#b9aa97
#b9b197

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9a397
#a6b997
#9799b9

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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#faf8f8
#f5f2f0
#f0ebe9
#ebe5e1
#e6deda
#e1d8d2
#dcd1cb
#d7cac4
#d2c4bc
#cdbdb5
#c8b7ad
#c3b0a6
#beaa9e
#b9a397

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0c0b
#1a1716
#282320
#352f2b
#423a36
#4f4641
#5d524c
#6a5d56
#776961
#84746c
#918077
#9f8c81
#ac978c
#b9a397

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2.4 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!
8.749 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 #b9a397

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Use #b9a397 in CSS

#b9a397 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9a397 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9a397 as Border Color in CSS
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