#BA372A Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #ba372a is a brick red with warm terracotta undertones and just enough depth to keep it grounded. It works best as an accent or in the 30% slot of a palette, where it pairs well with sage green or cream. White text on this hex code reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for body text. Expect a rustic, energetic feel.
Questions about #ba372a
What is #ba372a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba372a is rgb(186, 55, 42), in HSL hsl(5, 63%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 77%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba372a?
#ba372a pairs well with sage green, cream, and charcoal, which tone down its intensity. For a bolder look, try navy or deep teal, both of which make the red read richer instead of louder.
Is #ba372a readable on white or black?
#ba372a has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.