#B9A69D Color Information

Hex color code: #B9A69D

#B9A69D is a subtle orange color. In RGB it is (185, 166, 157), and in HSL it is (19°, 17%, 67%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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HEX

#B9A69D

RGB

185, 166, 157

HSL

19°, 17%, 67%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 15%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B9A69D;
background-color: #B9A69D;
border-color: #B9A69D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B9A69D;
border: 2px solid #B9A69D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B9A69D]
text-[#B9A69D]
border-[#B9A69D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B9A69D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B9A69D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B9A69D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B9A69D; 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 #B9A69D; background-color: #B9A69D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B9A69D20; border-left: 4px solid #B9A69D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B9A69D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B9A69D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

185, 166, 157

Red: 185 / Green: 166 / Blue: 157

HSL

19°, 17%, 67%

Hue: 19° / Saturation: 17% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 15%, 27%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 15% / Key: 27%

What color is #B9A69D?

#B9A69D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9DB0B9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B9A69D to RGB:

rgb(185, 166, 157)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B9A69D to HSL:

hsl(19, 17%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B9A69D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 15%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #B9A69D has RGB (185, 166, 157) and HSL (19°, 17%, 67%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B9A69D is #9DB0B9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B99DA2.

Use #B9A69D in CSS: color: #B9A69D or background-color: #B9A69D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B9A69D

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.00:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9A69D?

#B9A69D is a muted orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #B9A69D?

#B9A69D in RGB is (185, 166, 157) - 185 red, 166 green, and 157 blue.

How to use #B9A69D in CSS?

Use #B9A69D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B9A69D?

#9DB0B9 (complementary), #B99DA2 (analogous), and #997D70 (lighter shade) work well with #B9A69D.