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#b9b970

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HEX#b9b970
HEX8#b9b970ff
RGBrgb(185, 185, 112)
CMYK[0,0,0.39,0.27]
Name#b9b970
HCL[106.42,38.6,73.66]
oklab[0.77,-0.03,0.09]
Num12171632
HSI[60,0.3,0.63]
lab[73.66,-10.91,37.02]
Lighten
#dbdbb4
Darken
#838340
Saturate
#cece5b
Desaturate
#a4a485
Greyscale
#949494
Brighten
#ececa3

Color harmonies of #b9b970

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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#b970b9

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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#70b994
#7070b9
#b97094

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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#e3e38a
#0f0f09
#393923
#64643d
#8e8e56

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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#b99c70
#b9aa70
#b9b970
#aab970
#9cb970

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b970
#70b97f
#9c70b9

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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#fafaf5
#f5f5eb
#f0f0e0
#ebebd6
#e6e6cc
#e1e1c2
#dcdcb8
#d7d7ad
#d2d2a3
#cdcd99
#c8c88f
#c3c384
#bebe7a
#b9b970

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d08
#1a1a10
#282818
#353520
#424228
#4f4f30
#5d5d38
#6a6a40
#777748
#848450
#919158
#9f9f60
#acac68
#b9b970

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b970 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.051 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!
10.236 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 #b9b970

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Use #b9b970 in CSS

#b9b970 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b970 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b970 as Border Color in CSS
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