#B8B1A7 Hex Color
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#b8b1a7 is an ashy, dusty orange that carries a muted, earthy weight. Because it is highly desaturated, it functions best as a neutral supporting tone rather than a bold feature color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create sophisticated contrast without appearing muddy. Black text remains perfectly readable on this background, making the hex code #b8b1a7 a safe choice for functional UI elements.
Questions about #b8b1a7
What is #b8b1a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8b1a7 is rgb(184, 177, 167), in HSL hsl(35, 11%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 9%, 28%.
What colors pair best with #b8b1a7 in a design scheme?
#b8b1a7 functions best alongside deep, grounded tones that prevent it from feeling washed out. Use charcoal for high-contrast text or slate blue to emphasize the cool, earthy undertones present in this muted orange.
Is #b8b1a7 readable on white or black?
#b8b1a7 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.88:1 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.