#BBB5AE Hex Color
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Ash gray with a faint orange undertone, #bbb5ae sits almost grey but leans earthy. That low saturation makes it a dependable supporting tone rather than a hero color, though it can read muddy across large surfaces. It flatters deep navy and burnt orange, and black text holds strong contrast on it at about 10.3:1.
Questions about #bbb5ae
What is #bbb5ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbb5ae is rgb(187, 181, 174), in HSL hsl(32, 9%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 7%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #bbb5ae?
Pair #bbb5ae with navy or charcoal for grounded contrast, or with burnt orange for a warm autumn feel. Its muted warmth also softens crisp black and white layouts.
Is #bbb5ae readable on white or black?
#bbb5ae has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.33:1 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.