#BA4603 Hex Color
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#ba4603 is a saturated, burnt-orange hue that commands immediate attention. It carries intense warmth and a vintage, industrial character that works best as a sharp accent rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate grays to balance its aggression. This hex code provides sufficient contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for high-impact buttons and call-to-action elements.
Questions about #ba4603
What is #ba4603 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba4603 is rgb(186, 70, 3), in HSL hsl(22, 97%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 98%, 27%.
What colors pair best with the #ba4603 burnt orange?
Deep charcoal or slate grays provide the necessary balance to offset the intensity of #ba4603. Using neutral backgrounds prevents this aggressive, vintage hue from overwhelming your design while keeping your call-to-action elements prominent and accessible.
Is #ba4603 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #ba4603 provides strong contrast against white backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for text or button elements. You should always verify the specific contrast ratio against your chosen background color to ensure compliance with web accessibility standards.
Is #ba4603 readable on white or black?
#ba4603 has a 5.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.