#BA2347 Hex Color
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Strong and fairly saturated, this red leans raspberry with a warm, mellow edge. The hex code #ba2347 is dark enough to carry white text, hitting about 6.1:1 contrast, so it clears AA behind small type. Use it as a 10% accent: sale badges, buttons, sports and food branding. Muted teal or soft cream flatter it better than plain white.
Questions about #ba2347
What is #ba2347 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba2347 is rgb(186, 35, 71), in HSL hsl(346, 68%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 62%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ba2347?
#ba2347 pairs well with muted teal, soft cream, and deep navy. Cream softens its intensity while teal gives it a sharp complementary contrast. Plain white tends to flatten it, so warmer neutrals hold up better.
Is #ba2347 readable on white or black?
#ba2347 has a 6.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.