#B8ABA4 Hex Color
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#b8aba4 is a dusty orange with ashy gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a soft, weathered look. Its muted warmth suggests optimism and adventure without strong visual intensity, making it useful for autumn themes, food packaging, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep teal; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #b8aba4.
Questions about #b8aba4
What is #b8aba4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8aba4 is rgb(184, 171, 164), in HSL hsl(21, 12%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 11%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #b8aba4?
#b8aba4 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and deep teal for a cooler accent; cream and muted rust can extend its autumn character without overpowering its low-saturation warmth.
Does #b8aba4 feel warm or cool?
#b8aba4 reads as a softly warm neutral because its dusty orange base outweighs the ashy gray undertones, while its low saturation keeps the result restrained rather than bright, making it easy to layer.
Is #b8aba4 readable on white or black?
#b8aba4 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.