#BA462E Hex Color
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Reach for #ba462e when a call to action needs heat without tipping into alarm-red territory. This brick red is strong and fairly saturated, with terracotta warmth that suits autumn palettes, food branding, and rustic design. It earns its keep as an accent or small highlight; as a full background it can feel heavy. White text passes WCAG AA on top of it.
Questions about #ba462e
What is #ba462e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba462e is rgb(186, 70, 46), in HSL hsl(10, 60%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 75%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba462e?
#ba462e pairs well with cream, sage, and deep navy. Cream softens its heat, sage brings out the earthy terracotta side, and navy adds contrast that keeps the red from dominating a layout.
Is #ba462e readable on white or black?
#ba462e has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.