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#b9b8b1

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HEX#b9b8b1
HEX8#b9b8b1ff
RGBrgb(185, 184, 177)
CMYK[0,0.01,0.04,0.27]
Name#b9b8b1
HCL[104.11,3.79,74.68]
oklab[0.78,0,0.01]
Num12171441
HSI[53.41,0.03,0.71]
lab[74.68,-0.92,3.67]
Lighten
#e9e9e7
Darken
#89877b
Saturate
#c8c3a2
Desaturate
#b5b5b5
Greyscale
#b5b5b5
Brighten
#ecebe4

Color harmonies of #b9b8b1

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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#b1b2b9
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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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#e3e2da
#0f0f0e
#393937
#646360
#8e8e88

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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#b7b9b1

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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#b1b9b2
#b5b1b9

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
#f5f5f4
#f0f0ee
#ebebe9
#e6e6e3
#e1e1de
#dcdcd8
#d7d6d2
#d2d1cd
#cdccc7
#c8c7c2
#c3c2bc
#bebdb7
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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
#0d0d0d
#1a1a19
#282726
#353533
#42423f
#4f4f4c
#5d5c59
#6a6965
#777672
#84837e
#91918b
#9f9e98
#acaba4
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Verify the contrast of a #b9b8b1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

1.99 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!
10.554 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 #b9b8b1

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Use #b9b8b1 in CSS

#b9b8b1 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b8b1 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b8b1 as Border Color in CSS
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