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#b9b998

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HEX#b9b998
HEX8#b9b998ff
RGBrgb(185, 185, 152)
CMYK[0,0,0.18,0.27]
Name#b9b998
HCL[108.47,17.71,74.37]
oklab[0.78,-0.01,0.04]
Num12171672
HSI[60,0.13,0.68]
lab[74.37,-5.61,16.8]
Lighten
#e2e2d5
Darken
#8c8c5f
Saturate
#caca87
Desaturate
#a8a8a8
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#ececcb

Color harmonies of #b9b998

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.
#b9b998
#98b9b9
#b998b9

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.
#b9b998
#98b9a8
#9898b9
#b998a8

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.
#b9b998
#e3e3bb
#0f0f0c
#39392f
#646452
#8e8e75

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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#b9ac98
#b9b298
#b9b998
#b2b998
#acb998

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9b998
#98b99f
#ac98b9

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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#fafaf8
#f5f5f0
#f0f0e9
#ebebe2
#e6e6da
#e1e1d3
#dcdccc
#d7d7c4
#d2d2bd
#cdcdb5
#c8c8ae
#c3c3a7
#bebe9f
#b9b998

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1a16
#282821
#35352b
#424236
#4f4f41
#5d5d4c
#6a6a57
#777762
#84846d
#919177
#9f9f82
#acac8d
#b9b998

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9b998 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.008 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!
10.456 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 #b9b998

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Use #b9b998 in CSS

#b9b998 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9b998 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9b998 as Border Color in CSS
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