#B5997B
HEX Color Code
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RGB Values

R: 181
G: 153
B: 123

Web Safe Color

#CC9966

HSL Values

H: 31°
S: 28%
L: 60%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 15%
Y: 32%
K: 29%

Dominant Component: RED. This color has a strong red component, making it appear more red-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary

Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

#BDA885
RGB(189, 168, 133)
#A8927E
RGB(168, 146, 126)
#B6958A
RGB(182, 149, 138)
#C19F68
RGB(193, 159, 104)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #B5997B; }
Text with #B5997B color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #B5997B; }
Element with #B5997B background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #B5997B; }
Element with #B5997B border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #B5997B; }
Element with #B5997B shadow

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The color #B5997B (RGB 181, 153, 123) contains high red, high green, and low blue values, making it primarily a red color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Energy & Passion

With red as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of energy, passion, and excitement. Red colors are attention-grabbing and can create a sense of urgency or importance.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Red-dominant colors are often used for call-to-action buttons, notifications, and elements that need to grab attention.

Print & Physical Media

This more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.