#B49A81 Hex Color
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#b49a81 is a pastel, dusty orange with ashy undertones, low saturation, and soft warmth. Its gentle character suits spring branding, baby products, autumn layouts, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or muted teal; black text remains highly readable at about 7.9:1 contrast. The hex code #b49a81 adds softness without looking sugary.
Questions about #b49a81
What is #b49a81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b49a81 is rgb(180, 154, 129), in HSL hsl(29, 25%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 28%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b49a81?
Is #b49a81 readable on white or black?
#b49a81 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.