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#b9a996

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HEX#b9a996
HEX8#b9a996ff
RGBrgb(185, 169, 150)
CMYK[0,0.09,0.19,0.27]
Name#b9a996
HCL[77.53,12.19,70.1]
oklab[0.74,0.01,0.03]
Num12167574
HSI[32.83,0.11,0.66]
lab[70.1,2.63,11.9]
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#e2dbd3
Darken
#8c765d
Saturate
#caaa84
Desaturate
#a7a7a7
Greyscale
#a7a7a7
Brighten
#ecdcc9

Color harmonies of #b9a996

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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#a996b9

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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#96a6b9
#b996b7

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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#e3d0b8
#0f0e0c
#39352f
#645b51
#8e8274

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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#b99b96
#b9a296
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#b9b096
#b9b796

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#9fb996
#9b96b9

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
#f5f3f0
#f0ede9
#ebe6e1
#e6e0da
#e1dad2
#dcd4cb
#d7cec3
#d2c8bc
#cdc2b4
#c8bbad
#c3b5a5
#beaf9e
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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.
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#0d0c0b
#1a1815
#282420
#35302b
#423c36
#4f4840
#5d554b
#6a6156
#776d60
#84796b
#918576
#9f9181
#ac9d8b
#b9a996

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2.288 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!
9.178 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 #b9a996

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Use #b9a996 in CSS

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#b9a996 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9a996 as Border Color in CSS
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