#B8A0A0 Hex Color
Dusty muted rose with soft grey undertones
This dusty, muted red sits between a soft terra cotta and a weathered grey. The hex code #b8a0a0 carries a desaturated quality that makes it an excellent supporting neutral in modern palettes. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted olive tones. Because of its high contrast against black text, it functions reliably for readable UI body copy without appearing too harsh.
Questions about #b8a0a0
What is #b8a0a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8a0a0 is rgb(184, 160, 160), in HSL hsl(0, 14%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 13%, 28%.
What colors pair best with the muted #b8a0a0?
Does #b8a0a0 read as a warm or cool color?
While it originates from a red base, #b8a0a0 is inherently desaturated, giving it a cool, weathered appearance that acts as a bridge between warm and neutral tones. This allows it to provide subtle warmth without overwhelming a design or clashing with cooler backgrounds.
Is #b8a0a0 readable on white or black?
#b8a0a0 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.57:1 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.