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#b9b198

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HEX#b9b198
HEX8#b9b198ff
RGBrgb(185, 177, 152)
CMYK[0,0.04,0.18,0.27]
Name#b9b198
HCL[95.63,13.9,72.25]
oklab[0.76,0,0.04]
Num12169624
HSI[46.56,0.11,0.67]
lab[72.25,-1.36,13.83]
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#e2dfd5
Darken
#8c815f
Saturate
#caba87
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ece4cb

Color harmonies of #b9b198

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.
#b9b198
#98b9b1
#b198b9

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.
#b9b198
#98b9a0
#98a0b9
#b998b0

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.
#b9b198
#e3dabb
#0f0e0c
#39372f
#646052
#8e8875

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.
#b9b198
#b9a498
#b9aa98
#b9b198
#b9b898
#b4b998

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b198
#99b998
#a498b9

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
#ebe9e2
#e6e3da
#e1ded3
#dcd8cc
#d7d2c4
#d2cdbd
#cdc7b5
#c8c2ae
#c3bca7
#beb79f
#b9b198

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
#35332b
#423f36
#4f4c41
#5d594c
#6a6557
#777262
#847e6d
#918b77
#9f9882
#aca48d
#b9b198

Contrast Checker

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2.142 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!
9.805 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 #b9b198

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Use #b9b198 in CSS

#b9b198 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b198 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b198 as Border Color in CSS
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