#B2A592 Hex Color
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#b2a592 is a muted, ashy orange with dusty gray undertones and medium-light value. Its grounded warmth supports optimistic, independent branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, deep navy, or cream in autumn, food, construction safety, and youth-focused designs. Black text offers about 8.7:1 contrast for readable labels. The hex code is #b2a592.
Questions about #b2a592
What is #b2a592 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a592 is rgb(178, 165, 146), in HSL hsl(36, 17%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 18%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2a592?
Pair #b2a592 with charcoal, deep navy, cream, or muted terracotta to create grounded contrast; darker tones strengthen its warmth, while cream keeps the overall palette lighter and more welcoming without making the orange feel bright.
Does #b2a592 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, muted shade because its orange base outweighs its gray undertones, while the ashy quality keeps the color restrained rather than bright, making it useful for calm autumn accents and grounded layouts.
Is #b2a592 readable on white or black?
#b2a592 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.69:1 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.