#B0A89C Hex Color
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With dusty orange undertones and an ashy gray cast, #b0a89c feels muted, grounded, and lightly adventurous. The hex code #b0a89c brings optimism and creative energy to autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents. Pair it with charcoal or dark brown, while black text offers about 8.9:1 contrast for accessible layouts.
Questions about #b0a89c
What is #b0a89c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0a89c is rgb(176, 168, 156), in HSL hsl(36, 11%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 11%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b0a89c?
#b0a89c pairs well with charcoal and dark brown for grounded contrast, while terracotta or muted sage can reinforce its earthy warmth. Keep brighter accents limited so the dusty orange undertone remains intentional.
Is #b0a89c a warm or cool color?
#b0a89c reads as a warm, muted neutral because dusty orange undertones soften its ashy gray cast. It feels grounded and lightly adventurous beside autumnal shades, but can look more restrained when combined with charcoal, dark brown, or other deep neutrals.
Is #b0a89c readable on white or black?
#b0a89c has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.92:1 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.