#B4ACA0 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly between a soft clay and a warm gray. Because it is highly desaturated, #b4aca0 serves as an excellent neutral base for earthy color palettes. It pairs well with deep forest greens or charcoal, preventing the muddy look it can develop when used on its own. The hex code #b4aca0 offers strong contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI design.
Questions about #b4aca0
What is #b4aca0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4aca0 is rgb(180, 172, 160), in HSL hsl(36, 12%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 11%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b4aca0?
#b4aca0 works beautifully as a grounding base when paired with deep charcoal or dark forest green for a natural, grounded aesthetic. It also creates a soft, cohesive look when placed alongside lighter, creamy off-whites.
Is #b4aca0 readable on white or black?
#b4aca0 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.34:1 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.