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#b9b297

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HEX#b9b297
HEX8#b9b297ff
RGBrgb(185, 178, 151)
CMYK[0,0.04,0.18,0.27]
Name#b9b297
HCL[97.94,14.86,72.49]
oklab[0.76,0,0.04]
Num12169879
HSI[48.76,0.12,0.67]
lab[72.49,-2.05,14.72]
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#e2dfd4
Darken
#8c825e
Saturate
#cabc86
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ece5ca

Color harmonies of #b9b297

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.
#b9b297
#97b9b2
#b297b9

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.
#b9b297
#97b9a1
#979eb9
#b997af

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.
#b9b297
#e3dbba
#0f0e0c
#39372f
#646052
#8e8974

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.
#b9b297
#b9a497
#b9ab97
#b9b297
#b9b997
#b2b997

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b297
#97b997
#a497b9

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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#fafaf8
#f5f4f0
#f0efe9
#ebe9e1
#e6e4da
#e1ded2
#dcd9cb
#d7d3c4
#d2cebc
#cdc8b5
#c8c3ad
#c3bda6
#beb89e
#b9b297

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
#424036
#4f4c41
#5d594c
#6a6656
#777261
#847f6c
#918c77
#9f9981
#aca58c
#b9b297

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2.126 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!
9.878 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 #b9b297

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Use #b9b297 in CSS

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