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#b9a697

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HEX#b9a697
HEX8#b9a697ff
RGBrgb(185, 166, 151)
CMYK[0,0.1,0.18,0.27]
Name#b9a697
HCL[66.75,11.19,69.34]
oklab[0.74,0.02,0.03]
Num12166807
HSI[26.11,0.1,0.66]
lab[69.34,4.42,10.28]
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#e2dad4
Darken
#8c725e
Saturate
#caa486
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ecd9ca

Color harmonies of #b9a697

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.
#b9a697
#97b9a6
#a697b9

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.
#b9a697
#99b997
#97aab9
#b797b9

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.
#b9a697
#e3ccba
#0f0d0c
#39342f
#645a52
#8e8074

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.
#b9a697
#b99897
#b99f97
#b9a697
#b9ad97
#b9b497

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9a697
#a3b997
#9897b9

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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#faf9f8
#f5f2f0
#f0ece9
#ebe6e1
#e6dfda
#e1d9d2
#dcd3cb
#d7ccc4
#d2c6bc
#cdbfb5
#c8b9ad
#c3b3a6
#beac9e
#b9a697

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0c0b
#1a1816
#282420
#352f2b
#423b36
#4f4741
#5d534c
#6a5f56
#776b61
#84776c
#918277
#9f8e81
#ac9a8c
#b9a697

Contrast Checker

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2.343 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!
8.964 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 #b9a697

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Use #b9a697 in CSS

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#b9a697 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9a697 as Border Color in CSS
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