#B5AD97 Color Information

Hex color code: #B5AD97

The hex color #B5AD97 is a understated orange with RGB values of (181, 173, 151) and HSL of (44°, 17%, 65%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#B5AD97

RGB

181, 173, 151

HSL

44°, 17%, 65%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 17%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B5AD97;
background-color: #B5AD97;
border-color: #B5AD97;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B5AD97;
border: 2px solid #B5AD97;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B5AD97]
text-[#B5AD97]
border-[#B5AD97]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B5AD97]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B5AD97, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B5AD97; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B5AD97; 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 #B5AD97; background-color: #B5AD9715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B5AD9720; border-left: 4px solid #B5AD97; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B5AD97; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B5AD97 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

181, 173, 151

Red: 181 / Green: 173 / Blue: 151

HSL

44°, 17%, 65%

Hue: 44° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 17%, 29%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 29%

What color is #B5AD97?

#B5AD97 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

979FB5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B5AD97 to RGB:

rgb(181, 173, 151)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B5AD97 to HSL:

hsl(44, 17%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B5AD97 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 4%, 17%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#B5AD97 is a neutral orange color with RGB values of 181, 173, 151 and HSL of 44°, 17%, 65%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B5AD97 is #979FB5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B59E97.

Use #B5AD97 in CSS: color: #B5AD97 or background-color: #B5AD97. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B5AD97

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.39:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5AD97?

#B5AD97 is a neutral orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #B5AD97?

#B5AD97 in RGB is (181, 173, 151) - 181 red, 173 green, and 151 blue.

How to use #B5AD97 in CSS?

Use #B5AD97 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B5AD97?

#979FB5 (complementary), #B59E97 (analogous), and #958A6A (lighter shade) work well with #B5AD97.