#BA3700 Hex Color
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Warm and highly saturated, #ba3700 is a strong red with a dark orange undertone. Its rich, fiery character brings energy and urgency to branding, sports graphics, food packaging, and calls to action. Use the hex code #ba3700 as a small accent against cream, charcoal, or navy rather than a full-page background. White text provides about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #ba3700
What is #ba3700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba3700 is rgb(186, 55, 0), in HSL hsl(18, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 100%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba3700?
Is #ba3700 a warm or cool color?
#ba3700 reads as a warm red because its strong orange undertone shifts it away from blue-based crimson. That heat gives it an urgent, energetic mood, making it effective for small accents, action cues, and visual emphasis.
Is #ba3700 readable on white or black?
#ba3700 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.