#BA033D Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #ba033d is a medium-dark red with a warm raspberry undertone. Its high chroma creates urgency and passion, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and small accents. White text reads clearly on this color at about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #ba033d.
Questions about #ba033d
What is #ba033d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba033d is rgb(186, 3, 61), in HSL hsl(341, 97%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 67%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba033d?
Pair #ba033d with white for crisp contrast, soft pink for a tonal palette, or deep navy and other dark neutrals for a grounded combination that keeps its warm raspberry character prominent.
Why does #ba033d feel warm?
#ba033d reads as a warm red because its saturated raspberry hue leans toward magenta with a noticeable red base, rather than toward blue. That warmth gives it an energetic, passionate presence even when used sparingly.
Is #ba033d readable on white or black?
#ba033d has a 6.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.