#B5AE9B Color Information

Hex color code: #B5AE9B

#B5AE9B is a understated orange color. In RGB it is (181, 174, 155), and in HSL it is (44°, 15%, 66%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameTan

HEX

#B5AE9B

RGB

181, 174, 155

HSL

44°, 15%, 66%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 14%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B5AE9B;
background-color: #B5AE9B;
border-color: #B5AE9B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B5AE9B;
border: 2px solid #B5AE9B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B5AE9B]
text-[#B5AE9B]
border-[#B5AE9B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B5AE9B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B5AE9B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B5AE9B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B5AE9B; 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 #B5AE9B; background-color: #B5AE9B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B5AE9B20; border-left: 4px solid #B5AE9B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B5AE9B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B5AE9B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

181, 174, 155

Red: 181 / Green: 174 / Blue: 155

HSL

44°, 15%, 66%

Hue: 44° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 66%

CMYK

0%, 4%, 14%, 29%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 29%

What color is #B5AE9B?

#B5AE9B is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9BA2B5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B5AE9B to RGB:

rgb(181, 174, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B5AE9B to HSL:

hsl(44, 15%, 66%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B5AE9B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#B5AE9B is a muted orange color with RGB values of 181, 174, 155 and HSL of 44°, 15%, 66%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B5AE9B is #9BA2B5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B5A19B.

Use #B5AE9B in CSS: color: #B5AE9B or background-color: #B5AE9B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B5AE9B

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.49:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5AE9B?

#B5AE9B is a muted orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #B5AE9B?

#B5AE9B in RGB is (181, 174, 155) - 181 red, 174 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #B5AE9B in CSS?

Use #B5AE9B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B5AE9B?

#9BA2B5 (complementary), #B5A19B (analogous), and #958B6F (lighter shade) work well with #B5AE9B.