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#b9b6a9

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HEX#b9b6a9
HEX8#b9b6a9ff
RGBrgb(185, 182, 169)
CMYK[0,0.02,0.09,0.27]
Name#b9b6a9
HCL[100.18,7.1,73.96]
oklab[0.78,0,0.02]
Num12170921
HSI[49.84,0.05,0.7]
lab[73.96,-1.26,6.99]
Lighten
#e7e6e1
Darken
#8b8671
Saturate
#c9c099
Desaturate
#b1b1b1
Greyscale
#b1b1b1
Brighten
#ece9dc

Color harmonies of #b9b6a9

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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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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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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#e3e0d0
#0f0f0e
#393935
#64625b
#8e8c82

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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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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#b0a9b9

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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#ebeae6
#e6e5e0
#e1e0da
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#d2d0c8
#cdcbc2
#c8c6bb
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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.
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#0d0d0c
#1a1a18
#282724
#353430
#42413c
#4f4e48
#5d5b55
#6a6861
#77756d
#848279
#918f85
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#aca99d
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b6a9 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.034 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!
10.327 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 #b9b6a9

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Use #b9b6a9 in CSS

#b9b6a9 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b6a9 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b6a9 as Border Color in CSS
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