#B0A099 color
The hex color #B0A099 is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 62.7% green and 60% blue (176, 160, 153).
Its hue angle is 18°, with 13% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 13% yellow and 31% black.
The closest named color is Martini (#B7A8A3), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.33:1).
#B0A099 color codes
| HEX | #B0A099 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 160, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 62.7%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 13%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(18, 13%, 69%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 13%, 31%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.03, 4.62, 5.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.03, 7.39, 51.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.225, 36.672, 35.301) | |
| Decimal | 11575449 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0A099, 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 #B0A099 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0A099 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.33:1 | 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 #B0A099 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a4a199Protanopia
no red cones#a8a499Deuteranopia
no green cones#b59e9eTritanopia
no blue cones#a3a3a3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0a099; }
.text { color: #b0a099; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0a099; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 160 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0a099, #b0ab99); }
Similar colors
#b7a8a3Martini#b3a9a3Muted Mauve#bdaca3Mushroom#baaea8Taupedo#b79c94Creamed Caramel#a99592Cortex#b39c8cSombrero#a6978aEarl Gray
Questions
- What color is #B0A099?
- #B0A099 is a light, grayish orange, closest to the named color Martini. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B0A099?
- The RGB value is 176, 160, 153: 176 red, 160 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0A099?
- The complementary color is #99A9B0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0A099?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.33:1 and white text 2.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.