#B3AA9E Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty orange with strong gray undertones, #b3aa9e feels grounded yet carries a hint of optimism and adventure. Its muted lightness suits autumn palettes, food packaging, youth brands, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark brown; black text reads clearly on it. The hex code is #b3aa9e.
Questions about #b3aa9e
What is #b3aa9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3aa9e is rgb(179, 170, 158), in HSL hsl(34, 12%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 12%, 30%.
Does #b3aa9e read as warm or cool?
#b3aa9e reads as a warm, muted neutral because its orange base gives the gray undertone a dusty, earthy cast. It feels softer and more autumnal than a blue-based gray in backgrounds and supporting palette roles.
What colors pair well with #b3aa9e in a palette?
For a grounded palette, pair #b3aa9e with charcoal or dark brown; muted sage and terracotta can add contrast without overpowering its gray undertone. Use lighter neutrals for airier layouts and deep tones for stronger hierarchy.
Is #b3aa9e readable on white or black?
#b3aa9e has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.16:1 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.