#B4A695 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty orange, #b4a695 feels muted and organic. Its grey undertones keep the warmth from feeling too intense, making it a reliable neutral base for branding or earthy layouts. Pair this color with deep forest greens or charcoal for contrast. The hex code for this muted orange is #b4a695, and it works best as a supporting tone rather than the dominant shade.
Questions about #b4a695
What is #b4a695 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4a695 is rgb(180, 166, 149), in HSL hsl(33, 17%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 17%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #b4a695?
Because #b4a695 is a muted, desaturated tone, it works beautifully alongside high-contrast colors like charcoal or deep forest green. These pairings ground the dusty warmth of #b4a695, creating a balanced and professional aesthetic for branding or website layouts.
Is #b4a695 a warm or cool color?
While technically an orange, #b4a695 leans significantly cooler due to its heavy grey undertones. It occupies a space between warm and neutral, making it versatile enough to replace standard beige or tan when you need more personality without overwhelming your viewer.
Is #b4a695 readable on white or black?
#b4a695 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.