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#c5c597

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HEX#c5c597
HEX8#c5c597ff
RGBrgb(197, 197, 151)
CMYK[0,0,0.23,0.23]
Name#c5c597
HCL[107.93,24.34,78.48]
oklab[0.81,-0.02,0.06]
Num12961175
HSI[60,0.17,0.71]
lab[78.48,-7.49,23.16]
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#eaead8
Darken
#9e9e58
Saturate
#d5d587
Desaturate
#b5b5a7
Greyscale
#aeaeae
Brighten
#f8f8ca

Color harmonies of #c5c597

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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#c597c5

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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#97c5ae
#9797c5
#c597ae

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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#efefb8
#1b1b15
#454535
#707056
#9a9a76

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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#c5b397
#c5bc97
#c5c597
#bcc597
#b3c597

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#c5c597
#97c5a0
#b397c5

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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#fbfbf8
#f7f7f0
#f3f3e9
#eeeee1
#eaeada
#e6e6d2
#e2e2cb
#dedec4
#dadabc
#d6d6b5
#d1d1ad
#cdcda6
#c9c99e
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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
#0e0e0b
#1c1c16
#2a2a20
#38382b
#464636
#545441
#63634c
#717156
#7f7f61
#8d8d6c
#9b9b77
#a9a981
#b7b78c
#c5c597

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1.779 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!
11.807 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 #c5c597

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Use #c5c597 in CSS

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#c5c597 as Text Color in CSS
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#c5c597 as Border Color in CSS
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