Burnt Letters color: hex code #B8B5AD
Burnt Letters has the hex code #B8B5AD. It is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 71% green and 67.8% blue (184, 181, 173).
Its hue angle is 44°, with 7% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 6% yellow and 28% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.25:1).
Burnt Letters (#B8B5AD) color codes
| HEX | #B8B5AD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 181, 173) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 71%, 67.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 7%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(44, 6%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.71, -0.39, 4.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.71, 4.46, 94.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.833, 46.255, 46.146) | |
| Decimal | 12105133 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Burnt Letters, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B8B5AD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8B5AD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.25:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B8B5AD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7b5adProtanopia
no red cones#b8b5adDeuteranopia
no green cones#bab4b3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8b5ad; }
.text { color: #b8b5ad; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8b5ad; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 181 173 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8b5ad, #b5b8ad); }Similar colors
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See #B8B5AD on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B8B5AD?
- #B8B5AD is a gray known as Burnt Letters. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Burnt Letters?
- The RGB value is 184, 181, 173: 184 red, 181 green and 173 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Burnt Letters?
- The complementary color is #ADB0B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8B5AD?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.25:1 and white text 2.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.