#B5AB9D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B5AB9D?

RGB(181, 171, 157), HSL(35.0, 14.0%, 66.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 5.5%, 13.3%, 29.0%).

Q: Does #B5AB9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.26:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B5AB9D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 181, 171, 157, in HSL 35.0°, 14.0%, 66.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 5.5%, 13.3%, 29.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7038 Agate Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#B5AB9D

RGB

181, 171, 157

HSL

35.0, 14.0%, 66.3%

HSV

35.0, 13.3%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 5.5%, 13.3%, 29.0%

OKLCH

0.7457 0.0228 76.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 7038 Agate Grey

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.