#BA0059 Hex Color
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A saturated, near-blazing magenta-pink. #ba0059 glows hardest in small doses, working best as an accent for calls to action, cosmetics packaging, and nightlife branding rather than a full background. White text passes contrast checks on top of it. Pair it with charcoal or cream to tame the heat, or navy for a richer brand palette.
Questions about #ba0059
What is #ba0059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba0059 is rgb(186, 0, 89), in HSL hsl(331, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 52%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba0059?
Charcoal and cream both tame its brightness, while navy deepens it. For a softer look, try pale pink or warm beige so this shade stays the loudest voice in the palette.
Is #ba0059 readable on white or black?
#ba0059 has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.