#B5A8A7 Hex Color
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#b5a8a7 is a pale, ashy red with dusty rose and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a restrained, weathered feel, making it useful as a supporting tone in romance, fashion, or hospitality branding. Pair it with charcoal or deep burgundy, and use black text for clear, accessible body copy. The hex code is #b5a8a7.
Questions about #b5a8a7
What is #b5a8a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a8a7 is rgb(181, 168, 167), in HSL hsl(4, 9%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 8%, 29%.
Which colors pair well with #b5a8a7?
Does #b5a8a7 read warm or cool?
#b5a8a7 reads as a softly warm neutral because its pale red base and dusty rose undertone add warmth, while the gray component mutes it and prevents the shade from feeling strongly rosy or saturated.
Is #b5a8a7 readable on white or black?
#b5a8a7 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.12:1 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.