#B9A4AE
HEX Color Code
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RGB to HEX Conversion

RGB Values

R: 185
G: 164
B: 174

Web Safe Color

#CC9999

HSL Values

H: 331°
S: 13%
L: 68%

CMYK Values

C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 6%
K: 27%

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.

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RGB(179, 178, 160)
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RGB(166, 176, 161)
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RGB(200, 154, 192)
#AD95BF
RGB(173, 149, 191)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #B9A4AE; }
Text with #B9A4AE color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #B9A4AE; }
Element with #B9A4AE background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #B9A4AE; }
Element with #B9A4AE border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #B9A4AE; }
Element with #B9A4AE shadow

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The color #B9A4AE (RGB 185, 164, 174) contains high red, high green, and high 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.