#BA092A Hex Color
Warm crimson with bold energy
A saturated, medium-dark red, #ba092a has a warm crimson cast and enough intensity to command attention. It suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and emergency-focused interfaces. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or warm cream rather than a full background. White text remains readable, with about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this red is #ba092a.
Questions about #ba092a
What is #ba092a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba092a is rgb(186, 9, 42), in HSL hsl(349, 91%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 77%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba092a?
#ba092a pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted neutrals because these quieter colors let its saturated crimson character stand out without adding another strong focal point to the palette. Use warm cream for softer layouts or charcoal for a sharper presentation.
Does #ba092a read as a warm or cool red?
#ba092a reads as a warm, intense red because its hue sits close to pure red while its strong saturation adds heat and urgency, rather than the cooler, muted feel of blue-leaning reds. This makes it effective for calls to action and other high-attention accents.
Is #ba092a readable on white or black?
#ba092a has a 6.64:1 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.