#B2A59F Color Information

Hex color code: #B2A59F

The hex color #B2A59F is a muted orange with RGB values of (178, 165, 159) and HSL of (19°, 11%, 66%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#B2A59F
RGB
178, 165, 159
HSL
19°, 11%, 66%
CMYK
0%, 7%, 11%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #B2A59F;
background-color: #B2A59F;
border-color: #B2A59F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B2A59F;
border: 2px solid #B2A59F;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#B2A59F]
text-[#B2A59F]
border-[#B2A59F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B2A59F]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B2A59F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B2A59F; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #B2A59F; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #B2A59F; background-color: #B2A59F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #B2A59F20; border-left: 4px solid #B2A59F; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #B2A59F; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B2A59F in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

178, 165, 159

Red: 178 / Green: 165 / Blue: 159

HSL

19°, 11%, 66%

Hue: 19° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 7%, 11%, 30%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 30%

What color is #B2A59F?

#B2A59F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B2A59F to RGB:

rgb(178, 165, 159)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B2A59F to HSL:

hsl(19, 11%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B2A59F to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 7%, 11%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced orange tone, #B2A59F has RGB (178, 165, 159) and HSL (19°, 11%, 66%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B2A59F is #9FACB2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B29FA2.

Use #B2A59F in CSS: color: #B2A59F or background-color: #B2A59F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B2A59F

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 8.78:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2A59F?

#B2A59F is a balanced orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #B2A59F?

#B2A59F in RGB is (178, 165, 159) - 178 red, 165 green, and 159 blue.

How to use #B2A59F in CSS?

Use #B2A59F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B2A59F?

#9FACB2 (complementary), #B29FA2 (analogous), and #907D74 (lighter shade) work well with #B2A59F.