#B1A5A2 Hex Color
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#b1a5a2 is a light, ashy red with dusty taupe and soft gray undertones. Its low saturation tempers red’s usual intensity, giving branding, packaging, and romantic layouts a mature, understated energy. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, burgundy, or warm ivory. The hex code #b1a5a2 provides about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio with black text.
Questions about #b1a5a2
What is #b1a5a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1a5a2 is rgb(177, 165, 162), in HSL hsl(12, 9%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 8%, 31%.
Does #b1a5a2 read as warm or cool?
#b1a5a2 reads as a softly warm neutral because its dusty red and taupe undertones keep the gray base from feeling icy, making it useful for subdued, welcoming layouts where a cooler gray would feel too stark.
Which colors pair well with #b1a5a2?
Is #b1a5a2 readable on white or black?
#b1a5a2 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 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.