#B8A097 Hex Color
Dusty orange with adventurous warmth
The hex code #b8a097 describes a light, muted orange with dusty gray and rosy brown undertones. Its low saturation creates an ashy, almost gray look that suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn packaging, food branding, or youth campaigns, where black text stays highly readable.
Questions about #b8a097
What is #b8a097 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8a097 is rgb(184, 160, 151), in HSL hsl(16, 19%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 18%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b8a097?
Is #b8a097 readable on white or black?
#b8a097 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.