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#BEB9B0 color code is #BEB9B0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #beb9b0.

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#BEB9B0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BEB9B0 is 0.4878. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.95:1 against white and 10.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BEB9B0 on white1.95:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BEB9B0 on black10.76:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BEB9B01.95:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BEB9B010.76:1AAA

#BEB9B0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BEB9B0?+
The hex code for #BEB9B0 is #BEB9B0. In RGB it's rgb(190, 185, 176), and in HSL it's hsl(39, 10%, 72%).
What is the RGB value of #BEB9B0?+
#BEB9B0 in RGB is (190, 185, 176). Written in CSS: rgb(190, 185, 176).
What is the CMYK value of #BEB9B0?+
#BEB9B0 converts to CMYK(0%, 3%, 7%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BEB9B0.
Is #beb9b0 a warm or cool color?+
#BEB9B0 (#BEB9B0) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 39° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #beb9b0 belong to?+
#BEB9B0 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 39°, 10%, 72% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #beb9b0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BEB9B0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.95:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #beb9b0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BEB9B0 (#BEB9B0) is 4126 C Ash Wood, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BEB9B0 in design

Practical guidance for using #beb9b0 (#BEB9B0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BEB9B0 (#BEB9B0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BEB9B0 (#BEB9B0) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BEB9B0 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #beb9b0 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BEB9B0 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.

Brands that use #BEB9B0

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #beb9b0 (#BEB9B0). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Chanel#C9B99A · Chanel Beige