#B2AA9E Hex Color
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#b2aa9e is a muted orange with ashy, dusty gray undertones and a soft, weathered appearance. Its restrained saturation suggests optimism and independence without feeling loud, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, youth campaigns, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep brown. The hex code offers about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio with black text, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #b2aa9e
What is #b2aa9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2aa9e is rgb(178, 170, 158), in HSL hsl(36, 11%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 11%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b2aa9e?
#b2aa9e pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, cream, and muted blue-green accents; these combinations preserve its earthy warmth while adding contrast and definition. Use darker tones for text or borders, and lighter neutrals for spacious backgrounds.
Is #b2aa9e warm or cool?
#b2aa9e reads as a warm, muted orange because its red and green channels outweigh its blue channel, while its low saturation and gray undertones soften that warmth. It feels earthy and restrained rather than bright, making it easy to layer with natural neutrals.
Is #b2aa9e readable on white or black?
#b2aa9e has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.