#B3A194 Hex Color
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The hex code #b3a194 creates a muted, dusty orange with ashy gray undertones and a weathered finish. Its soft lightness supports optimism, independence, and creativity without looking loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food packaging, autumn branding, Halloween graphics, or construction safety accents. Charcoal pairs well with it, while black text remains highly readable.
Questions about #b3a194
What is #b3a194 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3a194 is rgb(179, 161, 148), in HSL hsl(25, 17%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 17%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b3a194?
Does #b3a194 read as a warm or cool color?
#b3a194 reads as a warm, muted orange with ashy gray undertones, giving designs a weathered, creative mood that feels optimistic without the visual intensity of a brighter, saturated orange shade.
Does #b3a194 work with black or white text?
#b3a194 gives black text a strong contrast ratio of about 8.4:1, while white text reaches only about 2.5:1, making black the safer choice for body copy, labels, and other important content.
Is #b3a194 readable on white or black?
#b3a194 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.44:1 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.