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#b9bcad

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HEX#b9bcad
HEX8#b9bcadff
RGBrgb(185, 188, 173)
CMYK[0.02,0,0.08,0.26]
Name#b9bcad
HCL[117.46,8.14,75.64]
oklab[0.79,-0.01,0.02]
Num12172461
HSI[70.89,0.05,0.71]
lab[75.64,-3.75,7.23]
Lighten
#e9eae5
Darken
#898e75
Saturate
#c2cb9e
Desaturate
#b4b4b4
Greyscale
#b4b4b4
Brighten
#ecefe0

Color harmonies of #b9bcad

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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#adb9bc
#bcadb9

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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#adbcb7
#b0adbc
#bcadb1

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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#e3e6d4
#121211
#3c3c38
#65675f
#8f9186

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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#b6bcad
#b3bcad

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#adbcb3
#b9adbc

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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#fafaf9
#f5f5f3
#f0f1ed
#ebece8
#e6e7e2
#e1e2dc
#dcded6
#d7d9d0
#d2d4ca
#cdcfc4
#c8cabf
#c3c6b9
#bec1b3
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0d0c
#1a1b19
#282825
#353631
#42433e
#4f514a
#5d5e57
#6a6b63
#77796f
#84867c
#919488
#9fa194
#acafa1
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #b9bcad colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

1.934 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!
10.86 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 #b9bcad

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Use #b9bcad in CSS

#b9bcad as Background Color in CSS
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#b9bcad as Text Color in CSS
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#b9bcad as Border Color in CSS
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