#B0A79E Hex Color
A muted ashy orange with earthy depth
An ashy, dusty orange, #b0a79e possesses a muted quality that bridges the gap between warm terra-cottas and cool grays. This desaturated tone works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep charcoal or burnt umber to ground the color. The hex code #b0a79e offers excellent readability for black body text, making it a reliable choice for print design.
Questions about #b0a79e
What is #b0a79e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0a79e is rgb(176, 167, 158), in HSL hsl(30, 10%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 10%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b0a79e in design projects?
This ashy orange works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or burnt umber. Using it alongside these dark, high-contrast shades prevents the muted tone from appearing muddy while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic in your layout.
Does #b0a79e function better as a background or an accent?
Due to its desaturated and neutral quality, #b0a79e excels as a supporting background color rather than a dominant focal point. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable, understated choice for print and digital interfaces.
Is #b0a79e readable on white or black?
#b0a79e has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.86:1 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.