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#b9a879

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HEX#b9a879
HEX8#b9a879ff
RGBrgb(185, 168, 121)
CMYK[0,0.09,0.35,0.27]
Name#b9a879
HCL[91.91,26.57,69.26]
oklab[0.73,0,0.07]
Num12167289
HSI[45.14,0.23,0.62]
lab[69.26,-0.89,26.56]
Lighten
#dcd3bc
Darken
#867546
Saturate
#cdb265
Desaturate
#a59e8d
Greyscale
#999999
Brighten
#ecdbac

Color harmonies of #b9a879

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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#79b9a8
#a879b9

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.
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#79b988
#798ab9
#b979aa

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.
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#e3cf95
#0f0e0a
#393426
#645b41
#8e815d

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.
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#b98e79
#b99b79
#b9a879
#b9b579
#b0b979

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9a879
#7db979
#8e79b9

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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#faf9f5
#f5f3ec
#f0ece2
#ebe6d9
#e6e0cf
#e1dac6
#dcd4bc
#d7cdb2
#d2c7a9
#cdc19f
#c8bb96
#c3b48c
#beae83
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0c09
#1a1811
#28241a
#353023
#423c2b
#4f4834
#5d543d
#6a6045
#776c4e
#847856
#91845f
#9f9068
#ac9c70
#b9a879

Contrast Checker

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8.94 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 #b9a879

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Use #b9a879 in CSS

#b9a879 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9a879 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9a879 as Border Color in CSS
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