#B2A097 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #b2a097 is an ashy orange with a soft gray cast and medium-light value. Its low saturation suggests grounded optimism, independence, and creative adventure. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, or Halloween accents, pairing it with charcoal or deep teal. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #b2a097.
Questions about #b2a097
What is #b2a097 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a097 is rgb(178, 160, 151), in HSL hsl(20, 15%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 15%, 30%.
Does #b2a097 read as warm or cool?
#b2a097 reads as a muted warm neutral because its orange undertone adds warmth, while the gray cast and low saturation keep it restrained rather than bright, making it useful for calm autumn-led backgrounds and accents.
What colors pair well with #b2a097?
#b2a097 pairs well with charcoal for definition, deep teal for cool contrast, and warm off-white for softness, creating grounded palettes suited to autumn branding, food packaging, and restrained seasonal accents.
Does #b2a097 work with black or white text?
#b2a097 is a strong background for black text, while white text has low contrast and is unsuitable for most normal-sized copy under WCAG guidelines, so use black for body text, labels, and controls.
Is #b2a097 readable on white or black?
#b2a097 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.36:1 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.