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Greige#B2A591

Greige color code is #B2A591. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with greige.

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Greige Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Greige is 0.3842. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.42:1 against white and 8.68:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Greige on white2.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Greige on black8.68:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Greige2.42:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Greige8.68:1AAA

Greige — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Greige?+
The hex code for Greige is #B2A591. In RGB it's rgb(178, 165, 145), and in HSL it's hsl(36, 18%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of Greige?+
Greige in RGB is (178, 165, 145). Written in CSS: rgb(178, 165, 145).
What is the CMYK value of Greige?+
Greige converts to CMYK(0%, 7%, 19%, 30%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B2A591.
Is greige a warm or cool color?+
Greige (#B2A591) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 36° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does greige belong to?+
Greige belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 36°, 18%, 63% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is greige accessible for body text on a white background?+
Greige on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.42:1 — 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 greige?+
The nearest Pantone match for Greige (#B2A591) is 4135 C Hemp, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Greige in design

Practical guidance for using greige (#B2A591) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Greige (#B2A591) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Greige (#B2A591) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. 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

Greige 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 — greige 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

Greige works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use Greige

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of greige (#B2A591). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Mercedes-Benz#9E9E9E · Mercedes Silver