#B2A29A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly between tan and grey. Because it lacks saturation, #b2a29a works best as a neutral background rather than a main accent. It pairs well with dark charcoal or deep forest green to ground its desaturated warmth. The hex code #b2a29a is readable enough for standard body text, though it performs most reliably when supporting bolder, high-contrast elements in your palette.
Questions about #b2a29a
What is #b2a29a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a29a is rgb(178, 162, 154), in HSL hsl(20, 13%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 13%, 30%.
How should I use #b2a29a in a UI design?
Because #b2a29a is highly desaturated, it functions best as a background or secondary neutral rather than a primary call-to-action button. Pair it with deep colors like charcoal or forest green to create enough visual contrast for readable text.
Does #b2a29a read as warm or cool?
While #b2a29a sits between tan and grey, its underlying orange pigment gives it a subtle, desaturated warmth. This prevents it from feeling sterile, making it an excellent choice for branding that requires a sophisticated, earthy, or organic aesthetic.
Is #b2a29a readable on white or black?
#b2a29a has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.