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#b9b991

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HEX#b9b991
HEX8#b9b991ff
RGBrgb(185, 185, 145)
CMYK[0,0,0.22,0.27]
Name#b9b991
HCL[108.11,21.43,74.23]
oklab[0.78,-0.02,0.05]
Num12171665
HSI[60,0.16,0.67]
lab[74.23,-6.66,20.37]
Lighten
#e1e1cf
Darken
#8b8b59
Saturate
#cbcb7f
Desaturate
#a7a7a3
Greyscale
#a5a5a5
Brighten
#ececc4

Color harmonies of #b9b991

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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#91b9b9
#b991b9

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.
#b9b991
#91b9a5
#9191b9
#b991a5

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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#e3e3b2
#0f0f0c
#39392d
#64644e
#8e8e70

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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#b9a991
#b9b191
#b9b991
#b1b991
#a9b991

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b991
#91b999
#a991b9

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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#fafaf7
#f5f5ef
#f0f0e7
#ebebe0
#e6e6d8
#e1e1d0
#dcdcc8
#d7d7c0
#d2d2b8
#cdcdb0
#c8c8a9
#c3c3a1
#bebe99
#b9b991

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0a
#1a1a15
#28281f
#353529
#424234
#4f4f3e
#5d5d49
#6a6a53
#77775d
#848468
#919172
#9f9f7c
#acac87
#b9b991

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b991 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.017 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!
10.411 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 #b9b991

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Use #b9b991 in CSS

#b9b991 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b991 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b991 as Border Color in CSS
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