#BA1C1A Hex Color
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Not a soft or muted red, #ba1c1a is loud, saturated, and full of heat. This dark-leaning red reads urgent up close and holds its own on dark backgrounds, where white text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color and looks richer against charcoal or deep navy than against plain white. Use the hex code #ba1c1a for sales banners, sports branding, or anywhere urgency matters.
Questions about #ba1c1a
What is #ba1c1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba1c1a is rgb(186, 28, 26), in HSL hsl(1, 75%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 86%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba1c1a?
#ba1c1a pairs best with charcoal, deep navy, and warm creams, which let its saturation carry the design. Bright white works too, but softer neutrals keep the red from feeling harsh.
Is #ba1c1a readable on white or black?
#ba1c1a has a 6.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 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.