#B5A4A1 Hex Color
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A muted reddish gray, #b5a4a1 has dusty red and ashy taupe undertones with a soft, weathered feel. Its low saturation softens the urgency associated with red, making it useful for romance, food packaging, or understated branding. Use the hex code #b5a4a1 as a supporting tone beside charcoal, burgundy, or warm cream. Black text reads clearly on it, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #b5a4a1
What is #b5a4a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a4a1 is rgb(181, 164, 161), in HSL hsl(9, 12%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 11%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b5a4a1?
Is #b5a4a1 warm or cool?
#b5a4a1 reads as a warm, muted neutral because its dusty red and ashy taupe undertones soften the coolness of its gray base, giving it a weathered, low-saturation character that feels gentler than a clear or vivid red.
Is #b5a4a1 readable on white or black?
#b5a4a1 has a 2.38:1 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.