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#b9b197

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HEX#b9b197
HEX8#b9b197ff
RGBrgb(185, 177, 151)
CMYK[0,0.04,0.18,0.27]
Name#b9b197
HCL[96.05,14.43,72.22]
oklab[0.76,0,0.04]
Num12169623
HSI[47,0.12,0.67]
lab[72.22,-1.52,14.34]
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#e2dfd4
Darken
#8c815e
Saturate
#caba86
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ece4ca

Color harmonies of #b9b197

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.
#b9b197
#97b9b1
#b197b9

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.
#b9b197
#97b9a0
#979fb9
#b997b0

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.
#b9b197
#e3daba
#0f0e0c
#39372f
#646052
#8e8874

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.
#b9b197
#b9a397
#b9aa97
#b9b197
#b9b897
#b3b997

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b197
#98b997
#a397b9

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
#f5f4f0
#f0eee9
#ebe9e1
#e6e3da
#e1ded2
#dcd8cb
#d7d2c4
#d2cdbc
#cdc7b5
#c8c2ad
#c3bca6
#beb79e
#b9b197

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1916
#282620
#35332b
#423f36
#4f4c41
#5d594c
#6a6556
#777261
#847e6c
#918b77
#9f9881
#aca48c
#b9b197

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2.143 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!
9.799 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 #b9b197

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Use #b9b197 in CSS

#b9b197 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b197 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b197 as Border Color in CSS
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