#BEB4AD Hex Color
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#beb4ad is a dusty orange pulled back by gray, so it reads more muted than warm. It works best as a supporting tone behind darker text, since black type hits about 10.3:1 contrast on it. Pair it with deep teal or espresso brown to keep it from washing out next to plain white.
Questions about #beb4ad
What is #beb4ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #beb4ad is rgb(190, 180, 173), in HSL hsl(25, 12%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 9%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #beb4ad?
#beb4ad pairs well with deep teal, espresso brown, and charcoal, which give its muted orange warmth something to push against. Avoid pale grays and soft whites nearby, since they flatten it further.
Does #beb4ad read as warm or cool?
#beb4ad reads warm but restrained. Its orange base leans cozy, yet the heavy gray desaturation mutes that warmth, giving it a weathered, almost taupe character that suits autumn and rustic themes.
Is #beb4ad readable on white or black?
#beb4ad has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.32:1 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.