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#c9b259

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HEX#c9b259
HEX8#c9b259ff
RGBrgb(201, 178, 89)
CMYK[0,0.11,0.56,0.21]
Name#c9b259
HCL[93.39,47.94,72.88]
oklab[0.77,-0.01,0.11]
Num13218393
HSI[48.79,0.43,0.61]
lab[72.88,-2.83,47.86]
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#e2d6a6
Darken
#8e7a2e
Saturate
#dfbf43
Desaturate
#b3a56f
Greyscale
#919191
Brighten
#fce58c

Color harmonies of #c9b259

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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#59c9b2
#b259c9

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.
#c9b259
#59c97a
#5970c9
#c959a8

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.
#c9b259
#f3d86c
#1f1b0e
#494121
#746733
#9e8c46

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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#c98559
#c99c59
#c9b259
#c9c859
#b3c959

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#c9b259
#5ac959
#8559c9

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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#fbfaf3
#f7f4e7
#f3efdb
#f0e9d0
#ece4c4
#e8deb8
#e4d9ac
#e0d3a0
#dcce94
#d8c888
#d5c37d
#d1bd71
#cdb865
#c9b259

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0e0d06
#1d190d
#2b2613
#393319
#484020
#564c26
#65592d
#736633
#817239
#907f40
#9e8c46
#ac994c
#bba553
#c9b259

Contrast Checker

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2.101 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!
9.996 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 #c9b259

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Use #c9b259 in CSS

#c9b259 as Background Color in CSS
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#c9b259 as Text Color in CSS
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#c9b259 as Border Color in CSS
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