#BA4143 Hex Color
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#ba4143 is a bold, brick red that balances intense energy with a rustic feel. Because of its high saturation, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. Designers should pair this tone with white text, which achieves a 5.4:1 contrast ratio for excellent readability. The hex code for this saturated, warm shade is #ba4143.
Questions about #ba4143
What is #ba4143 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba4143 is rgb(186, 65, 67), in HSL hsl(359, 48%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 64%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba4143?
Should #ba4143 be used for background elements?
Avoid using #ba4143 as a primary background color because its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a viewer's eyes. It works much more effectively as a high-impact accent, such as for call-to-action buttons or small, deliberate graphical highlights.
Is #ba4143 readable on white or black?
#ba4143 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.