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#b9af99

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HEX#b9af99
HEX8#b9af99ff
RGBrgb(185, 175, 153)
CMYK[0,0.05,0.17,0.27]
Name#b9af99
HCL[90.62,12.57,71.74]
oklab[0.76,0,0.03]
Num12169113
HSI[42.22,0.11,0.67]
lab[71.74,-0.14,12.57]
Lighten
#e3ded5
Darken
#8c7e60
Saturate
#cab588
Desaturate
#a9a9a9
Greyscale
#a9a9a9
Brighten
#ece2cc

Color harmonies of #b9af99

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.
#b9af99
#99b9af
#af99b9

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.
#b9af99
#99b99f
#99a3b9
#b999b3

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.
#b9af99
#e3d7bc
#0f0e0c
#393630
#645f53
#8e8776

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.
#b9af99
#b9a299
#b9a999
#b9af99
#b9b599
#b6b999

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9af99
#9db999
#a299b9

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
#f5f4f0
#f0eee9
#ebe8e2
#e6e2db
#e1ddd3
#dcd7cc
#d7d1c5
#d2ccbd
#cdc6b6
#c8c0af
#c3baa8
#beb5a0
#b9af99

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1916
#282621
#35322c
#423f37
#4f4b42
#5d584d
#6a6457
#777162
#847d6d
#918a78
#9f9683
#aca38e
#b9af99

Contrast Checker

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2.175 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!
9.655 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 #b9af99

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Use #b9af99 in CSS

#b9af99 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9af99 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9af99 as Border Color in CSS
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