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#b9b797

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HEX#b9b797
HEX8#b9b797ff
RGBrgb(185, 183, 151)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.18,0.27]
Name#b9b797
HCL[105.87,17.22,73.81]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.04]
Num12171159
HSI[57,0.13,0.68]
lab[73.81,-4.71,16.57]
Lighten
#e2e1d4
Darken
#8c895e
Saturate
#cac686
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#eceaca

Color harmonies of #b9b797

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.
#b9b797
#97b9b7
#b797b9

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.
#b9b797
#97b9a6
#9799b9
#b997aa

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.
#b9b797
#e3e1ba
#0f0f0c
#39392f
#646352
#8e8d74

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.
#b9b797
#b9a997
#b9b097
#b9b797
#b4b997
#adb997

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b797
#97b99c
#a997b9

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
#f5f5f0
#f0f0e9
#ebeae1
#e6e5da
#e1e0d2
#dcdbcb
#d7d6c4
#d2d1bc
#cdccb5
#c8c6ad
#c3c1a6
#bebc9e
#b9b797

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1a16
#282720
#35342b
#424136
#4f4e41
#5d5c4c
#6a6956
#777661
#84836c
#919077
#9f9d81
#acaa8c
#b9b797

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2.042 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!
10.283 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 #b9b797

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Use #b9b797 in CSS

#b9b797 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b797 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b797 as Border Color in CSS
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