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#b9a599

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HEX#b9a599
HEX8#b9a599ff
RGBrgb(185, 165, 153)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.17,0.27]
Name#b9a599
HCL[59.25,10.32,69.13]
oklab[0.74,0.02,0.02]
Num12166553
HSI[21.79,0.09,0.66]
lab[69.13,5.28,8.87]
Lighten
#e3dad5
Darken
#8c7160
Saturate
#caa188
Desaturate
#a9a9a9
Greyscale
#a9a9a9
Brighten
#ecd8cc

Color harmonies of #b9a599

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.
#b9a599
#99b9a5
#a599b9

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.
#b9a599
#9db999
#99adb9
#b599b9

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.
#b9a599
#e3cbbc
#0f0d0c
#393330
#645953
#8e7f76

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.
#b9a599
#b9999a
#b99f99
#b9a599
#b9ab99
#b9b299

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9a599
#a7b999
#999ab9

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
#faf9f8
#f5f2f0
#f0ece9
#ebe5e2
#e6dfdb
#e1d8d3
#dcd2cc
#d7ccc5
#d2c5bd
#cdbfb6
#c8b8af
#c3b2a8
#beaba0
#b9a599

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0c0b
#1a1816
#282321
#352f2c
#423b37
#4f4742
#5d534d
#6a5e57
#776a62
#84766d
#918278
#9f8d83
#ac998e
#b9a599

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9a599 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.358 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!
8.905 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 #b9a599

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Use #b9a599 in CSS

#b9a599 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9a599 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9a599 as Border Color in CSS
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