#BA3030 Hex Color
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#ba3030 is a saturated, medium-dark red with warm undertones and a strong, energetic presence. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent interface accents. Use it sparingly against warm neutrals, since large areas can feel heavy. White text remains readable, with about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this red is #ba3030.
Questions about #ba3030
What is #ba3030 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba3030 is rgb(186, 48, 48), in HSL hsl(0, 59%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 74%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba3030?
Does #ba3030 read as a warm or cool red?
#ba3030 reads as a warm red because its hue sits firmly in the red range and lacks the cool blue or purple cast associated with more violet reds in adjacent color families. That warmth gives it an energetic mood, making it effective for accents and calls to action but heavy across large surfaces.
Is #ba3030 readable on white or black?
#ba3030 has a 5.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.