#B2AEA8 Hex Color
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#b2aea8 is a muted, ashy gray with a slight warm beige undertone. Its low saturation creates a restrained, practical feel that suits minimal interfaces, typography, architecture, and product design. Use it as a supporting neutral beside charcoal or muted navy; black text reads clearly on it, while white can look washed out. The hex code is #b2aea8.
Questions about #b2aea8
What is #b2aea8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2aea8 is rgb(178, 174, 168), in HSL hsl(36, 6%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b2aea8?
Pair #b2aea8 with charcoal for a crisp, low-contrast neutral scheme, or add muted navy and burgundy when the layout needs more depth. Keep this gray as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background beside bright white.
Does #b2aea8 read warm or cool?
It reads as a lightly warm gray because its red channel is slightly higher than its green and blue channels, adding a beige cast. Nearby cream, stone, and muted brown tones reinforce that warmth, while cool white can make it appear more neutral.
Is #b2aea8 readable on white or black?
#b2aea8 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.51:1 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.