#B5A4A0 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty shade acts as a muted, greyish red that feels grounded and understated. Because #b5a4a0 is low in saturation, it functions best as a neutral supporting tone rather than a vibrant main color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or muted olive greens for a sophisticated palette. Black text provides excellent legibility against this hex code, making it suitable for clean, readable body copy.
Questions about #b5a4a0
What is #b5a4a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a4a0 is rgb(181, 164, 160), in HSL hsl(11, 12%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 12%, 29%.
How should I use #b5a4a0 in a color scheme?
Is #b5a4a0 readable on white or black?
#b5a4a0 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.78:1 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.