#B5A08F Hex Color
Dusty orange with a grounded spirit
The hex code #b5a08f is a muted orange with dusty brown and gray undertones, giving it an ashy, softened look. Its moderate lightness feels grounded yet optimistic. A creative, outdoorsy edge suits autumn themes, food packaging, and youth-focused sports graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep teal. Black text reaches about an 8.4:1 contrast ratio here, clearing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #b5a08f
What is #b5a08f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a08f is rgb(181, 160, 143), in HSL hsl(27, 20%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 21%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5a08f in a design palette?
Pair #b5a08f with charcoal for clear structure, deep teal for a cooler counterpoint, or muted cream for a softer finish; its heavily grayed orange works best with stronger accents kept to small doses rather than spread across a full layout.
Does #b5a08f read as warm or cool?
#b5a08f reads warm, but its low saturation and gray content keep the orange from feeling bright or fiery; beside warm beige it can shift toward taupe, while cooler blue-green neighbors make its orange undertone easier to notice.
Is #b5a08f readable on white or black?
#b5a08f has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.38:1 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.