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#b9b8ad

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HEX#b9b8ad
HEX8#b9b8adff
RGBrgb(185, 184, 173)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.06,0.27]
Name#b9b8ad
HCL[105.94,5.94,74.58]
oklab[0.78,0,0.01]
Num12171437
HSI[55.69,0.04,0.71]
lab[74.58,-1.63,5.71]
Lighten
#e8e8e4
Darken
#8a8876
Saturate
#c8c59e
Desaturate
#b3b3b3
Greyscale
#b3b3b3
Brighten
#ecebe0

Color harmonies of #b9b8ad

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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#adb9b2
#adaeb9
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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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#e3e2d5
#0f0f0e
#393936
#64635e
#8e8e85

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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#b5b9ad

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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#adb9ae
#b3adb9

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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#fafaf9
#f5f5f3
#f0f0ed
#ebebe8
#e6e6e2
#e1e1dc
#dcdcd6
#d7d6d0
#d2d1ca
#cdccc4
#c8c7bf
#c3c2b9
#bebdb3
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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
#1a1a19
#282725
#353531
#42423e
#4f4f4a
#5d5c57
#6a6963
#77766f
#84837c
#919188
#9f9e94
#acaba1
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b8ad colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

1.996 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!
10.522 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 #b9b8ad

Some examples of color palettes with #b9b8ad. View more

Use #b9b8ad in CSS

#b9b8ad as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b8ad as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b8ad as Border Color in CSS
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