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#b9b897

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HEX#b9b897
HEX8#b9b897ff
RGBrgb(185, 184, 151)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.18,0.27]
Name#b9b897
HCL[107.18,17.73,74.08]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.04]
Num12171415
HSI[58.52,0.13,0.68]
lab[74.08,-5.24,16.94]
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#e2e2d4
Darken
#8c8b5e
Saturate
#cac886
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ecebca

Color harmonies of #b9b897

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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#97b9b8
#b897b9

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.
#b9b897
#97b9a7
#9798b9
#b997a9

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.
#b9b897
#e3e2ba
#0f0f0c
#39392f
#646352
#8e8e74

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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#b9aa97
#b9b197
#b9b897
#b3b997
#acb997

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b897
#97b99d
#aa97b9

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
#ebebe1
#e6e6da
#e1e1d2
#dcdccb
#d7d6c4
#d2d1bc
#cdccb5
#c8c7ad
#c3c2a6
#bebd9e
#b9b897

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
#35352b
#424236
#4f4f41
#5d5c4c
#6a6956
#777661
#84836c
#919177
#9f9e81
#acab8c
#b9b897

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b897 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.026 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!
10.366 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 #b9b897

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Use #b9b897 in CSS

#b9b897 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b897 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b897 as Border Color in CSS
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