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#b9b59d

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HEX#b9b59d
HEX8#b9b59dff
RGBrgb(185, 181, 157)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.15,0.27]
Name#b9b59d
HCL[102,13.04,73.41]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.03]
Num12170653
HSI[52.41,0.1,0.68]
lab[73.41,-2.71,12.75]
Lighten
#e3e2d8
Darken
#8c8664
Saturate
#cac18c
Desaturate
#ababab
Greyscale
#ababab
Brighten
#ece8d0

Color harmonies of #b9b59d

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.
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#b59db9

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.
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#9db9a7
#9da1b9
#b99daf

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.
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#e3dfc1
#0f0f0d
#393831
#646255
#8e8b79

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.
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#b9aa9d
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#b7b99d
#b2b99d

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#9db99f
#aa9db9

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
#f5f4f1
#f0efea
#ebeae3
#e6e5dc
#e1dfd5
#dcdace
#d7d5c7
#d2cfc0
#cdcab9
#c8c5b2
#c3c0ab
#bebaa4
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1a16
#282722
#35342d
#424138
#4f4e43
#5d5b4f
#6a675a
#777465
#848170
#918e7b
#9f9b87
#aca892
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Contrast Checker

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2.067 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!
10.159 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 #b9b59d

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Use #b9b59d in CSS

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#b9b59d as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b59d as Border Color in CSS
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