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#b9b989

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HEX#b9b989
HEX8#b9b989ff
RGBrgb(185, 185, 137)
CMYK[0,0,0.26,0.27]
Name#b9b989
HCL[107.69,25.66,74.07]
oklab[0.77,-0.02,0.06]
Num12171657
HSI[60,0.19,0.66]
lab[74.07,-7.8,24.45]
Lighten
#dfdfc9
Darken
#8a8a52
Saturate
#cccc76
Desaturate
#a6a69c
Greyscale
#a1a1a1
Brighten
#ececbc

Color harmonies of #b9b989

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.
#b9b989
#89b9b9
#b989b9

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.
#b9b989
#89b9a1
#8989b9
#b989a1

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.
#b9b989
#e3e3a8
#0f0f0b
#39392b
#64644a
#8e8e6a

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.
#b9b989
#b9a689
#b9af89
#b9b989
#afb989
#a6b989

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b989
#89b993
#a689b9

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
#fafaf7
#f5f5ee
#f0f0e6
#ebebdd
#e6e6d5
#e1e1cc
#dcdcc4
#d7d7bc
#d2d2b3
#cdcdab
#c8c8a2
#c3c39a
#bebe91
#b9b989

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0a
#1a1a14
#28281d
#353527
#424231
#4f4f3b
#5d5d45
#6a6a4e
#777758
#848462
#91916c
#9f9f75
#acac7f
#b9b989

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b989 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.026 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!
10.364 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 #b9b989

Some examples of color palettes with #b9b989. View more

Use #b9b989 in CSS

#b9b989 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b989 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b989 as Border Color in CSS
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