#B5A39D Hex Color
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#b5a39d is an ashy, dusty red with warm taupe and gray undertones. Its low saturation softens the energy associated with red, creating a restrained sense of warmth and romance. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in branding, packaging, or editorial layouts. Black text reads clearly over it, while white can feel washed out.
Questions about #b5a39d
What is #b5a39d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a39d is rgb(181, 163, 157), in HSL hsl(15, 14%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 13%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5a39d?
Is #b5a39d warm or cool?
#b5a39d reads warm because its muted red base carries a taupe-brown cast, though the gray content keeps it from feeling fiery or highly saturated and gives it a grounded, understated appearance. It becomes more neutral beside crisp white or vivid warm colors.
Is #b5a39d readable on white or black?
#b5a39d has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.69:1 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.