#BA2F59 Hex Color
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A ripe raspberry red, this shade is strong and saturated but mellow enough that white text reads clearly on it at about 5.8:1 contrast. Use the hex code #ba2f59 as an accent or call to action rather than a full background, where its intensity can tire the eye. Deep teal and warm cream flatter it best.
Questions about #ba2f59
What is #ba2f59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba2f59 is rgb(186, 47, 89), in HSL hsl(342, 60%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 52%, 27%.
What colors go well with #ba2f59?
Deep teal makes this red glow through contrast, while warm cream and charcoal soften it for editorial layouts. Avoid placing it next to orange or pink, where the hues blur and the boldness loses its punch.
Is #ba2f59 readable on white or black?
#ba2f59 has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.