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#b9ab96

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HEX#b9ab96
HEX8#b9ab96ff
RGBrgb(185, 171, 150)
CMYK[0,0.08,0.19,0.27]
Name#b9ab96
HCL[83.01,12.74,70.62]
oklab[0.75,0.01,0.03]
Num12168086
HSI[36.59,0.11,0.66]
lab[70.62,1.55,12.64]
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#e2dcd3
Darken
#8c795d
Saturate
#caae84
Desaturate
#a7a7a7
Greyscale
#a7a7a7
Brighten
#ecdec9

Color harmonies of #b9ab96

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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#96b9ab
#ab96b9

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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#96b999
#96a4b9
#b996b5

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.
#b9ab96
#e3d2b8
#0f0e0c
#39352f
#645c51
#8e8474

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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#b99d96
#b9a496
#b9ab96
#b9b296
#b9b996

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9ab96
#9db996
#9d96b9

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
#ebe7e1
#e6e1da
#e1dbd2
#dcd5cb
#d7cfc3
#d2c9bc
#cdc3b4
#c8bdad
#c3b7a5
#beb19e
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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
#0d0c0b
#1a1815
#282520
#35312b
#423d36
#4f4940
#5d564b
#6a6256
#776e60
#847a6b
#918676
#9f9381
#ac9f8b
#b9ab96

Contrast Checker

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2.251 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!
9.328 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 #b9ab96

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Use #b9ab96 in CSS

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#b9ab96 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9ab96 as Border Color in CSS
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