#B7A29E Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #b7a29e is a light dusty red with gray and soft brown undertones. Its low saturation tempers red’s urgency, giving branding, romance, and editorial layouts a restrained warmth. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy rather than a dominant background. The hex code #b7a29e supports clear black body text with strong contrast.
Questions about #b7a29e
What is #b7a29e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7a29e is rgb(183, 162, 158), in HSL hsl(10, 15%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 14%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7a29e?
Does #b7a29e read as a warm or cool color?
The #b7a29e hex color reads as a warm, muted neutral because its red and soft brown undertones outweigh the cooling effect of gray; its low saturation keeps that warmth gentle rather than bright, making it easy to combine with both warm and cool neutrals.
Is #b7a29e readable on white or black?
#b7a29e has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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.