#B3A996 Hex Color
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Raffia Greige acts as a muted, dusty yellow with strong grey undertones. It serves as a sturdy neutral for minimalist interfaces that require organic warmth. Because this color offers excellent contrast, black text remains perfectly legible against the background, easily meeting readability standards. The hex code for Raffia Greige is #b3a996. Pair it with deep charcoal to establish a sophisticated, grounded color palette.
Questions about Raffia Greige
What is the hex code for Raffia Greige?
Raffia Greige is #b3a996. In RGB that is rgb(179, 169, 150), in HSL hsl(39, 16%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 16%, 30%.
What colors pair best with Raffia Greige #b3a996?
Is #b3a996 considered a warm or cool color?
While Raffia Greige contains strong grey undertones that lean cool, its underlying yellow base gives it a distinct, sturdy warmth. This dual nature makes it an ideal neutral that avoids the harsh clinical feel of pure grey while remaining professional and readable.
Is Raffia Greige readable on white or black?
Raffia Greige has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.03:1 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.