#B4ADAD Hex Color
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Soft and ashy, #b4adad is a light, low-saturation neutral with dusty warmth that keeps layouts restrained rather than stark. The hex code #b4adad suits interface backgrounds, architecture palettes, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal typography; black text achieves about 9.5:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #b4adad
What is #b4adad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4adad is rgb(180, 173, 173), in HSL hsl(0, 4%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 4%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b4adad in a palette?
#b4adad pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, while navy, burgundy, and muted sage add depth without overwhelming its soft, dusty warmth in restrained interface, product, and interior palettes. Use these accents in text, borders, furniture, or small focal areas.
Is #b4adad readable on white or black?
#b4adad has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.