Geological Survey Museum : Color Mix

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#bcb9b7

Conversion

HEX	#bcb9b7
HEX8	#bcb9b7ff
RGB	rgb(188, 185, 183)
CMYK	[0,0.02,0.03,0.26]
Name	#bcb9b7

HCL	[63.62,1.55,75.33]
oklab	[0.79,0,0]
Num	12368311
HSI	[23.41,0.01,0.73]
lab	[75.33,0.69,1.38]

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Darken

#8b8682

Saturate

#cab6a9

Desaturate

#b9b9b9

Greyscale

#b9b9b9

Brighten

#efecea

Color harmonies of #bcb9b7

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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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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#b7bcb7

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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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#e6e3e0

#121212

#3c3c3b

#676564

#918f8e

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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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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#b7b7bc

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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#fafafa

#f5f5f5

#f1f0f0

#ecebea

#e7e6e5

#e2e1e0

#dedcdb

#d9d7d6

#d4d2d1

#cfcdcc

#cac8c6

#c6c3c1

#c1bebc

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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

#0d0d0d

#1b1a1a

#282827

#363534

#434241

#514f4e

#5e5d5c

#6b6a69

#797776

#868483

#949190

#a19f9d

#afacaa

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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #bcb9b7 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

1.951 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!

10.762 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 #bcb9b7

Some examples of color palettes with #bcb9b7. View more

Use #bcb9b7 in CSS

#bcb9b7 as Background Color in CSS


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#bcb9b7 as Text Color in CSS


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#bcb9b7 as Border Color in CSS


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Lighten

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Saturate

Desaturate

Greyscale

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Color harmonies of #bcb9b7

Triad

Tetrad

Monochromatic

Analogous

Split Complements

Variations

Tints

Shades

Contrast Checker

Color Palettes #bcb9b7

Use #bcb9b7 in CSS

#bcb9b7 as Background Color in CSS

#bcb9b7 as Text Color in CSS

#bcb9b7 as Border Color in CSS

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