#B2997B Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries a warm, earthy quality that avoids being overly saturated. Because it is neutral and approachable, the hex code #b2997b works well as a supporting tone in autumn-themed palettes or rustic branding. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground its lighter, dusty character. Since it maintains strong contrast with black text, it functions reliably for readable UI details.
Questions about #b2997b
What is #b2997b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2997b is rgb(178, 153, 123), in HSL hsl(33, 26%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 31%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b2997b?
Because #b2997b acts as a neutral earth tone, it pairs best with high-contrast, darker shades to anchor its lightness. Try using deep charcoal for text or forest green for a natural, grounded aesthetic that emphasizes its warmth.
Is #b2997b suitable for UI text?
This color is generally too light for small, body-copy text when placed on a white background, as it lacks the necessary contrast ratio. However, #b2997b works effectively as a background fill for UI cards or muted accent buttons.
Is #b2997b readable on white or black?
#b2997b has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.