#B0A391 Hex Color
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#b0a391 is a dusty orange with ashy gray and muted brown undertones. Its low saturation gives it a calm, weathered feel while retaining a hint of warmth. This hex code suits autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, construction safety accents, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone, since large areas can look muddy beside bright white. Black text has about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio here.
Questions about #b0a391
What is #b0a391 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0a391 is rgb(176, 163, 145), in HSL hsl(35, 16%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 18%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b0a391?
#b0a391 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and terracotta because its gray-brown undertone bridges warm and neutral palettes. Use charcoal for sharper contrast, terracotta for a warmer autumn accent, and cream when the layout needs more softness.
Is #b0a391 readable on white or black?
#b0a391 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.