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#c9b981

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HEX#c9b981
HEX8#c9b981ff
RGBrgb(201, 185, 129)
CMYK[0,0.08,0.36,0.21]
Name#c9b981
HCL[94.75,30.62,75.27]
oklab[0.79,-0.01,0.08]
Num13220225
HSI[47.78,0.25,0.67]
lab[75.27,-2.54,30.51]
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#e8e1c8
Darken
#a08b44
Saturate
#dbc36f
Desaturate
#b7af93
Greyscale
#a5a5a5
Brighten
#fcecb4

Color harmonies of #c9b981

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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#81c995
#8191c9
#c981b5

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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#f3e09c
#1f1d14
#49442f
#746b4a
#9e9266

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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#c99c81
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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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#83c981
#9c81c9

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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#fbfaf6
#f7f5ed
#f3f0e4
#f0ebdb
#ece6d2
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#e4dcc0
#e0d7b7
#dcd2ae
#d8cda5
#d5c89c
#d1c393
#cdbe8a
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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
#0e0d09
#1d1a12
#2b281c
#393525
#48422e
#564f37
#655d41
#736a4a
#817753
#90845c
#9e9165
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Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #c9b981 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

1.955 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!
10.74 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 #c9b981

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Use #c9b981 in CSS

#c9b981 as Background Color in CSS
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#c9b981 as Text Color in CSS
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#c9b981 as Border Color in CSS
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