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#b9bb96

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HEX#b9bb96
HEX8#b9bb96ff
RGBrgb(185, 187, 150)
CMYK[0.01,0,0.2,0.27]
Name#b9bb96
HCL[110.57,19.83,74.86]
oklab[0.78,-0.02,0.05]
Num12172182
HSI[62.75,0.14,0.68]
lab[74.86,-6.97,18.56]
Lighten
#e2e3d4
Darken
#8c8f5c
Saturate
#c8cc85
Desaturate
#aaaaa7
Greyscale
#a8a8a8
Brighten
#eceec9

Color harmonies of #b9bb96

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.
#b9bb96
#96b9bb
#bb96b9

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.
#b9bb96
#96bbaa
#9896bb
#bb96a6

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.
#b9bb96
#e3e5b8
#11110e
#3b3b30
#656652
#8f9074

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.
#b9bb96
#bbae96
#bbb696
#b9bb96
#b2bb96
#aabb96

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9bb96
#96bb9f
#ae96bb

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
#fafaf8
#f5f5f0
#f0f0e9
#ebece1
#e6e7da
#e1e2d2
#dcddcb
#d7d8c3
#d2d3bc
#cdceb4
#c8caad
#c3c5a5
#bec09e
#b9bb96

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0b
#1a1b15
#282820
#35352b
#424336
#4f5040
#5d5e4b
#6a6b56
#777860
#84866b
#919376
#9fa081
#acae8b
#b9bb96

Contrast Checker

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1.979 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!
10.611 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 #b9bb96

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Use #b9bb96 in CSS

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#b9bb96 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9bb96 as Border Color in CSS
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