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#b9c499

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HEX#b9c499
HEX8#b9c499ff
RGBrgb(185, 196, 153)
CMYK[0.06,0,0.22,0.23]
Name#b9c499
HCL[118.77,23.25,77.34]
oklab[0.8,-0.03,0.05]
Num12174489
HSI[74.25,0.14,0.7]
lab[77.34,-11.19,20.38]
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#e5e9da
Darken
#8c9c5b
Saturate
#c1d489
Desaturate
#b1b4a9
Greyscale
#aeaeae
Brighten
#ecf7cc

Color harmonies of #b9c499

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.
#b9c499
#99b9c4
#c499b9

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.
#b9c499
#99c4b9
#a499c4
#c499a3

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.
#b9c499
#e1eeba
#191a14
#414435
#696f57
#919978

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.
#b9c499
#c4be99
#c2c499
#b9c499
#b0c499
#a8c499

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#b9c499
#99c4ad
#be99c4

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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#fafbf8
#f5f7f0
#f0f2e9
#ebeee2
#e6eadb
#e1e6d3
#dce2cc
#d7ddc5
#d2d9bd
#cdd5b6
#c8d1af
#c3cca8
#bec8a0
#b9c499

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0e0b
#1a1c16
#282a21
#35382c
#424637
#4f5442
#5d624d
#6a7057
#777e62
#848c6d
#919a78
#9fa883
#acb68e
#b9c499

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1.839 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!
11.419 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 #b9c499

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Use #b9c499 in CSS

#b9c499 as Background Color in CSS
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#b9c499 as Text Color in CSS
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#b9c499 as Border Color in CSS
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