#B5ABA7 Color Information

Hex color code: #B5ABA7

The hex color #B5ABA7 is a neutral orange with RGB values of (181, 171, 167) and HSL of (17°, 9%, 68%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSilver

HEX

#B5ABA7

RGB

181, 171, 167

HSL

17°, 9%, 68%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 8%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B5ABA7;
background-color: #B5ABA7;
border-color: #B5ABA7;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B5ABA7;
border: 2px solid #B5ABA7;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B5ABA7]
text-[#B5ABA7]
border-[#B5ABA7]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B5ABA7]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B5ABA7, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B5ABA7; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B5ABA7; 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 #B5ABA7; background-color: #B5ABA715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B5ABA720; border-left: 4px solid #B5ABA7; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B5ABA7; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B5ABA7 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

181, 171, 167

Red: 181 / Green: 171 / Blue: 167

HSL

17°, 9%, 68%

Hue: 17° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 68%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 8%, 29%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 29%

What color is #B5ABA7?

#B5ABA7 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A6B1B5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B5ABA7 to RGB:

rgb(181, 171, 167)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B5ABA7 to HSL:

hsl(17, 9%, 68%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B5ABA7 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 6%, 8%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #B5ABA7 has RGB (181, 171, 167) and HSL (17°, 9%, 68%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B5ABA7 is #A6B1B5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B5A6A9.

Use #B5ABA7 in CSS: color: #B5ABA7 or background-color: #B5ABA7. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B5ABA7

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.35:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5ABA7?

#B5ABA7 is a muted orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #B5ABA7?

#B5ABA7 in RGB is (181, 171, 167) - 181 red, 171 green, and 167 blue.

How to use #B5ABA7 in CSS?

Use #B5ABA7 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B5ABA7?

#A6B1B5 (complementary), #B5A6A9 (analogous), and #92827C (lighter shade) work well with #B5ABA7.