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#b9b8a1

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HEX#b9b8a1
HEX8#b9b8a1ff
RGBrgb(185, 184, 161)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.13,0.27]
Name#b9b8a1
HCL[107.18,12.38,74.3]
oklab[0.78,-0.01,0.03]
Num12171425
HSI[57.89,0.09,0.69]
lab[74.3,-3.66,11.83]
Lighten
#e5e4db
Darken
#8c8a68
Saturate
#c9c791
Desaturate
#adadad
Greyscale
#adadad
Brighten
#ecebd4

Color harmonies of #b9b8a1

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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#a1b9b8
#b8a1b9

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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#a1b9ac
#a1a2b9
#b9a1ae

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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#e3e2c6
#0f0f0d
#393932
#646357
#8e8e7c

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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#b9aea1
#b9b3a1
#b9b8a1
#b5b9a1
#b0b9a1

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b8a1
#a1b9a5
#aea1b9

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
#f5f5f2
#f0f0eb
#ebebe4
#e6e6dd
#e1e1d7
#dcdcd0
#d7d6c9
#d2d1c3
#cdccbc
#c8c7b5
#c3c2ae
#bebda8
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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
#0d0d0c
#1a1a17
#282723
#35352e
#42423a
#4f4f45
#5d5c51
#6a695c
#777668
#848373
#91917f
#9f9e8a
#acab96
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b8a1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.013 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!
10.434 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 #b9b8a1

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Use #b9b8a1 in CSS

#b9b8a1 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b8a1 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b8a1 as Border Color in CSS
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