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#b9b978

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HEX#b9b978
HEX8#b9b978ff
RGBrgb(185, 185, 120)
CMYK[0,0,0.35,0.27]
Name#b9b978
HCL[106.82,34.52,73.78]
oklab[0.77,-0.03,0.08]
Num12171640
HSI[60,0.27,0.64]
lab[73.78,-9.99,33.04]
Lighten
#dcdcbb
Darken
#868645
Saturate
#cdcd63
Desaturate
#a4a48c
Greyscale
#989898
Brighten
#ececab

Color harmonies of #b9b978

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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#78b9b9
#b978b9

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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#78b998
#7878b9
#b97898

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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#e3e394
#0f0f0a
#393925
#646441
#8e8e5c

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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#b99f78
#b9ac78
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#acb978
#9fb978

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b978
#78b985
#9f78b9

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
#f5f5ec
#f0f0e2
#ebebd8
#e6e6cf
#e1e1c5
#dcdcbc
#d7d7b2
#d2d2a8
#cdcd9f
#c8c895
#c3c38b
#bebe82
#b9b978

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d09
#1a1a11
#28281a
#353522
#42422b
#4f4f33
#5d5d3c
#6a6a45
#77774d
#848456
#91915e
#9f9f67
#acac6f
#b9b978

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2.044 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!
10.274 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 #b9b978

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