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#b9b498

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HEX#b9b498
HEX8#b9b498ff
RGBrgb(185, 180, 152)
CMYK[0,0.03,0.18,0.27]
Name#b9b498
HCL[101.22,15.23,73.04]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.04]
Num12170392
HSI[51.92,0.12,0.68]
lab[73.04,-2.96,14.94]
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#e2e0d5
Darken
#8c855f
Saturate
#cac087
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ece7cb

Color harmonies of #b9b498

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.
#b9b498
#98b9b4
#b498b9

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.
#b9b498
#98b9a3
#989db9
#b998ad

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.
#b9b498
#e3ddbb
#0f0f0c
#39382f
#646152
#8e8b75

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.
#b9b498
#b9a798
#b9ad98
#b9b498
#b7b998
#b1b998

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b498
#98b99a
#a798b9

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
#ebeae2
#e6e4da
#e1dfd3
#dcdacc
#d7d4c4
#d2cfbd
#cdc9b5
#c8c4ae
#c3bfa7
#beb99f
#b9b498

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1a16
#282721
#35332b
#424036
#4f4d41
#5d5a4c
#6a6757
#777462
#84816d
#918d77
#9f9a82
#aca78d
#b9b498

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2.091 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!
10.045 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 #b9b498

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Use #b9b498 in CSS

#b9b498 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b498 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b498 as Border Color in CSS
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