#B6AEA3 Hex Color
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An ashy, desaturated neutral with subtle orange undertones, #b6aea3 feels organic and grounded. This dusty shade works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a main focal point, where it can easily appear washed out. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep forest greens or charcoal. Since black text provides excellent 9.6:1 contrast against it, the hex code #b6aea3 is highly readable for UI design and small type.
Questions about #b6aea3
What is #b6aea3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6aea3 is rgb(182, 174, 163), in HSL hsl(35, 12%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 10%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #b6aea3 in a design scheme?
#b6aea3 acts as a versatile neutral that gains depth when placed alongside saturated, dark tones. It creates a sophisticated balance when paired with charcoal for text or deep forest green for accents, grounding the overall composition.
Is #b6aea3 suitable for small text and UI elements?
#b6aea3 is highly effective for UI design because it maintains excellent readability when paired with dark text. With a 9.6:1 contrast ratio against black, it provides a softer, more professional alternative to stark white or light gray backgrounds.
Is #b6aea3 readable on white or black?
#b6aea3 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.57:1 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.