#B9A090 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty orange, this muted tone brings a sense of grounded optimism to rustic or autumn-inspired designs. The hex code #b9a090 works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background, as its low saturation can feel muddy in large areas. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to create a sophisticated, modern palette with excellent readability for standard body text.
Questions about #b9a090
What is #b9a090 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9a090 is rgb(185, 160, 144), in HSL hsl(23, 23%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 22%, 27%.
What color palettes work best with #b9a090?
This ashy orange functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to maintain high contrast and readability. It also provides a stable anchor for brighter autumn-inspired accents.
Is #b9a090 a warm or cool tone?
While it belongs to the orange family, #b9a090 leans decidedly cool due to its heavy gray and ashy undertones. This muted quality prevents the color from appearing too vibrant or aggressive, making it an ideal choice for sophisticated, understated design backgrounds.
Is #b9a090 readable on white or black?
#b9a090 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.