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#c9b999

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HEX#c9b999
HEX8#c9b999ff
RGBrgb(201, 185, 153)
CMYK[0,0.08,0.24,0.21]
Name#c9b999
HCL[88.1,18.33,75.71]
oklab[0.79,0,0.05]
Num13220249
HSI[40.89,0.15,0.7]
lab[75.71,0.61,18.32]
Lighten
#ece7dc
Darken
#a58b57
Saturate
#d9be89
Desaturate
#b9b4a9
Greyscale
#b1b1b1
Brighten
#fceccc

Color harmonies of #c9b999

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.
#c9b999
#99c9b9
#b999c9

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.
#c9b999
#99c9a1
#99a9c9
#c999c1

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.
#c9b999
#f3e0b9
#1f1d18
#494438
#746b58
#9e9279

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.
#c9b999
#c9a699
#c9af99
#c9b999
#c9c399
#c6c999

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#c9b999
#9fc999
#a699c9

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.
#ffffff
#fbfaf8
#f7f5f0
#f3f0e9
#f0ebe2
#ece6db
#e8e1d3
#e4dccc
#e0d7c5
#dcd2bd
#d8cdb6
#d5c8af
#d1c3a8
#cdbea0
#c9b999

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0e0d0b
#1d1a16
#2b2821
#39352c
#484237
#564f42
#655d4d
#736a57
#817762
#90846d
#9e9178
#ac9f83
#bbac8e
#c9b999

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #c9b999 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

1.93 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!
10.883 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 #c9b999

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Use #c9b999 in CSS

#c9b999 as Background Color in CSS
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#c9b999 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#c9b999">Text Color</div>
#c9b999 as Border Color in CSS
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