#B5A896 Hex Color

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#b5a896 is a dusty, desaturated orange that leans heavily into grey. This earthy neutral works best as a supporting tone rather than a background, where it can appear washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black to take advantage of its high 9.0:1 contrast ratio. Designers rely on this hex code for autumn-themed palettes or rugged, outdoor-focused branding.

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What is #b5a896 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #b5a896 is rgb(181, 168, 150), in HSL hsl(35, 17%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 17%, 29%.

What colors pair best with #b5a896?

#b5a896 functions best when grounded by high-contrast darks like charcoal or matte black to prevent it from looking washed out. For warmer palettes, try pairing it with muted terracotta or soft olive greens to enhance its natural, earthy character.

Is #b5a896 readable on white or black?

#b5a896 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.00:1 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.

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