Muted Mauve color: hex code #B3A9A3
Muted Mauve has the hex code #B3A9A3. It is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.2% red, 66.3% green and 63.9% blue (179, 169, 163).
Its hue angle is 23°, with 10% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 9% yellow and 30% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.12:1).
Muted Mauve (#B3A9A3) color codes
| HEX | #B3A9A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(179, 169, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.2%, 66.3%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(23, 10%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(23, 9%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.9, 2.53, 4.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.9, 5.05, 60.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.389, 40.604, 40.406) | |
| Decimal | 11774371 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Muted Mauve, 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 #B3A9A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B3A9A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.12:1 | 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 #B3A9A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#acaaa3Protanopia
no red cones#aeaca3Deuteranopia
no green cones#b6a7a7Tritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b3a9a3; }
.text { color: #b3a9a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b3a9a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(179 169 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b3a9a3, #b3b1a3); }Similar colors
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See #B3A9A3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B3A9A3?
- #B3A9A3 is a light, grayish orange known as Muted Mauve. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Muted Mauve?
- The RGB value is 179, 169, 163: 179 red, 169 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Muted Mauve?
- The complementary color is #A3ADB3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B3A9A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.12:1 and white text 2.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.