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#b9b974

Conversion

HEX#b9b974
HEX8#b9b974ff
RGBrgb(185, 185, 116)
CMYK[0,0,0.37,0.27]
Name#b9b974
HCL[106.62,36.57,73.72]
oklab[0.77,-0.03,0.09]
Num12171636
HSI[60,0.28,0.64]
lab[73.72,-10.46,35.04]
Lighten
#dbdbb8
Darken
#848443
Saturate
#cece5f
Desaturate
#a4a489
Greyscale
#969696
Brighten
#ececa7

Color harmonies of #b9b974

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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#b974b9

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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#74b996
#7474b9
#b97496

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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#e3e38f
#0f0f09
#393924
#64643f
#8e8e59

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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#b99d74
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#abb974
#9db974

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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#74b982
#9d74b9

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
#f0f0e1
#ebebd7
#e6e6cd
#e1e1c3
#dcdcba
#d7d7b0
#d2d2a6
#cdcd9c
#c8c892
#c3c388
#bebe7e
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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
#0d0d08
#1a1a11
#282819
#353521
#424229
#4f4f32
#5d5d3a
#6a6a42
#77774b
#848453
#91915b
#9f9f63
#acac6c
#b9b974

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b974 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.048 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!
10.255 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 #b9b974

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Use #b9b974 in CSS

#b9b974 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b974 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b974 as Border Color in CSS
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