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#b9b946

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HEX#b9b946
HEX8#b9b946ff
RGBrgb(185, 185, 70)
CMYK[0,0,0.62,0.27]
Name#b9b946
HCL[104.51,58.33,73.19]
oklab[0.76,-0.04,0.13]
Num12171590
HSI[60,0.52,0.58]
lab[73.19,-14.61,56.47]
Lighten
#d5d590
Darken
#6f6f2a
Saturate
#d2d22d
Desaturate
#9f9f60
Greyscale
#808080
Brighten
#ecec79

Color harmonies of #b9b946

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.
#b9b946
#46b9b9
#b946b9

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.
#b9b946
#46b980
#4646b9
#b94680

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.
#b9b946
#e3e356
#0f0f06
#393916
#646426
#8e8e36

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.
#b9b946
#b98b46
#b9a246
#b9b946
#a2b946
#8bb946

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b946
#46b95d
#8b46b9

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.
#ffffff
#fafaf2
#f5f5e5
#f0f0d7
#ebebca
#e6e6bd
#e1e1b0
#dcdca3
#d7d795
#d2d288
#cdcd7b
#c8c86e
#c3c360
#bebe53
#b9b946

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d05
#1a1a0a
#28280f
#353514
#424219
#4f4f1e
#5d5d23
#6a6a28
#77772d
#848432
#919137
#9f9f3c
#acac41
#b9b946

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b946 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.081 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!
10.091 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 #b9b946

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Use #b9b946 in CSS

#b9b946 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b946 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b946 as Border Color in CSS
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