#B2A48F Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #b2a48f is a dusty orange with gray and earthy brown undertones. Its softened lightness brings grounded optimism, creativity, and a sense of adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn, Halloween, food, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with charcoal for definition. The hex code #b2a48f provides strong contrast for black text.
Questions about #b2a48f
What is #b2a48f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a48f is rgb(178, 164, 143), in HSL hsl(36, 19%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 20%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b2a48f?
What undertones make #b2a48f read warm or cool?
The #b2a48f hex color reads warm because its dusty orange base carries earthy brown undertones, while gray softens the effect; its muted saturation keeps the warmth restrained and grounded rather than bright, making it comfortable in welcoming, natural-looking palettes.
Is #b2a48f readable on white or black?
#b2a48f has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.59:1 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.