#BA2C46 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-dark red with warm berry undertones, #ba2c46 brings urgency, passion, and bold energy to layouts. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, sales graphics, sports branding, or romance campaigns rather than a full-page background. The hex code #ba2c46 supports clear white text at about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #ba2c46
What is #ba2c46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba2c46 is rgb(186, 44, 70), in HSL hsl(349, 62%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 62%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba2c46?
#ba2c46 pairs well with cream, sand, and charcoal, while dusty rose or muted sage can soften its berry warmth; pale neutrals make reliable backgrounds, and restrained accents keep the palette balanced.
Is #ba2c46 a warm or cool color?
#ba2c46 reads as a warm red because its berry hue leans toward magenta and carries noticeable red-pink warmth, making it feel more energetic and passionate than a blue-based crimson beside cool grays or blues.
Is #ba2c46 readable on white or black?
#ba2c46 has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.