#B9AD9C Hex Color
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#b9ad9c is a dusty taupe with a faded orange undertone, almost grey at first glance. Its low saturation makes it a steady dominant base for autumn packaging, food branding, and lifestyle layouts. It can look flat next to pure white, so anchor it with deep teal or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it at roughly 9.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #b9ad9c
What is #b9ad9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9ad9c is rgb(185, 173, 156), in HSL hsl(35, 17%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 16%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9ad9c?
Deep teal and charcoal give this dusty taupe the contrast it lacks next to white. Terracotta and olive also work when you want a warmer, earthier palette.
Is #b9ad9c readable on white or black?
#b9ad9c has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.