#B3AE9C

Color Details

HEX
#B3AE9C
RGB
rgb(179, 174, 156)
HSL
hsl(47, 13%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 30%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.45:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b3ae9c
Contrast 9.45:1 AAA
White on #b3ae9c
Contrast 2.22:1 Fail
#b3ae9c on Black
Contrast 9.45:1 AAA
#b3ae9c on White
Contrast 2.22:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2beb0
#d1cec4
#e1dfd7
#8f8b7d
#6b685e
#48463e

Complement & Analogous

#9da2b4
#b1bb95
#bba095

Triadic

#9db4af
#af9db4

Monochrome

#48463e #6b685e #b3ae9c #d1cec4 #e1dfd7 #f0efeb

Analogous

#bba095 #cfbdb5 #b3ae9c #c1c9aa #b1bb95 #8e9677

Complementary Mix

#6b685e #b3ae9c #d1cec4 #9da2b4 #bfc3ce #666975

Nearby Colors

#b3ae9b
#b3ae9d
#b3ae8c
#b3aeac

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About #B3AE9C

#B3AE9C converts to RGB(179, 174, 156) and HSL(47, 13%, 66%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B3AE9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B3AE9C?
RGB: 179, 174, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 174, 156)
Is #B3AE9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B3AE9C?
Complement: #9da2b4.
Does #B3AE9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.22:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.45:1 (AAA (normal text)).