#B3A29E Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty red with warm taupe and soft gray undertones, #b3a29e feels restrained rather than vivid. Its muted lightness suits romance, food packaging, editorial layouts, and understated branding, while a burgundy or charcoal pairing adds needed definition. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background, and choose black text for strong readable contrast. The hex code is #b3a29e.
Questions about #b3a29e
What is #b3a29e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3a29e is rgb(179, 162, 158), in HSL hsl(11, 12%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 12%, 30%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b3a29e in a design palette?
Is #b3a29e readable on white or black?
#b3a29e has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.57:1 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.