#B8A5A1 Hex Color
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#b8a5a1 is a dusty, muted rose with a significant grey undertone that softens its impact. While it lacks the intensity of a primary red, this hex code excels as a sophisticated neutral base or a subtle background in brand palettes. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a modern, grounded contrast. It offers excellent legibility for small body text against dark backgrounds.
Questions about #b8a5a1
What is #b8a5a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8a5a1 is rgb(184, 165, 161), in HSL hsl(10, 14%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 13%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b8a5a1?
This muted rose works beautifully when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate. For a softer, monochromatic look, combine #b8a5a1 with lighter blush tones, or create a sophisticated contrast by using it alongside muted sage greens or warm terracotta shades.
Does #b8a5a1 work well for UI design?
Yes, #b8a5a1 is an excellent choice for UI design because its significant grey undertone prevents it from being too vibrant or distracting. It serves well as a subtle background color while maintaining enough contrast to be readable with dark typography.
Is #b8a5a1 readable on white or black?
#b8a5a1 has a 2.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.93:1 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.