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#b9c199

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HEX#b9c199
HEX8#b9c199ff
RGBrgb(185, 193, 153)
CMYK[0.04,0,0.21,0.24]
Name#b9c199
HCL[116.58,21.54,76.53]
oklab[0.79,-0.02,0.05]
Num12173721
HSI[70.89,0.14,0.69]
lab[76.53,-9.64,19.26]
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#e5e8d8
Darken
#8c985c
Saturate
#c3d189
Desaturate
#afb1a9
Greyscale
#adadad
Brighten
#ecf4cc

Color harmonies of #b9c199

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.
#b9c199
#99b9c1
#c199b9

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.
#b9c199
#99c1b5
#a199c1
#c199a5

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.
#b9c199
#e2ebbb
#161712
#3f4134
#686c56
#909677

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.
#b9c199
#c1b999
#c1c199
#b9c199
#b1c199
#a9c199

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9c199
#99c1a9
#b999c1

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
#fafbf8
#f5f6f0
#f0f2e9
#ebede2
#e6e9db
#e1e4d3
#dce0cc
#d7dcc5
#d2d7bd
#cdd3b6
#c8ceaf
#c3caa8
#bec5a0
#b9c199

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0e0b
#1a1c16
#282921
#35372c
#424537
#4f5342
#5d614d
#6a6e57
#777c62
#848a6d
#919878
#9fa583
#acb38e
#b9c199

Contrast Checker

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1.883 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!
11.151 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 #b9c199

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Use #b9c199 in CSS

#b9c199 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9c199 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9c199 as Border Color in CSS
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