#B7A497 Hex Color
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Not a vivid orange. #b7a497 is a dusty, ashy orange with so much gray mixed in that it reads closer to warm taupe. That low saturation makes it a solid supporting tone for autumn palettes, packaging, and food branding, though it can wash out beside pure white. Black text stays readable on it at about 8.8:1 contrast. The hex code #b7a497 pairs well with deep teal.
Questions about #b7a497
What is #b7a497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7a497 is rgb(183, 164, 151), in HSL hsl(24, 18%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 17%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b7a497?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all give #b7a497 the contrast its muted warmth needs. Cream and terracotta keep it cozy for autumn themes, while a touch of burnt orange adds energy without clashing.
Is #b7a497 readable on white or black?
#b7a497 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 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.