#B7A999 Hex Color
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#b7a999 is a muted, ashy orange with dusty gray undertones. Its soft lightness gives layouts a grounded, approachable feel while retaining a hint of optimism and creative energy. The hex code #b7a999 works well as a supporting tone beside charcoal, deep teal, or black in autumn, food, and youth-focused designs. Black text remains highly readable on it.
Questions about #b7a999
What is #b7a999 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7a999 is rgb(183, 169, 153), in HSL hsl(32, 17%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 16%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b7a999?
The muted orange-beige of #b7a999 pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, burgundy, and black, which give its dusty warmth definition without overpowering it; cream and lighter neutrals create a softer, tonal palette.
Does #b7a999 work with black text?
Yes, black text provides strong contrast on #b7a999, at roughly a 9:1 ratio, while white text is too weak for normal-size body copy; check the final text size, weight, and pairing before publishing.
Is #b7a999 warm or cool?
#b7a999 reads as a warm, muted orange because its hue leans toward orange, while its gray undertones reduce intensity; that balance feels approachable and grounded in backgrounds, packaging, interiors, and other designs needing understated warmth.
Is #b7a999 readable on white or black?
#b7a999 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.