#BA4A4B Hex Color
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This brick red carries a warm, mellow saturation that feels both rustic and grounded. Because it is bold without being aggressive, #ba4a4b shines as a 10 percent accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with slate grays or deep charcoal to temper its natural intensity. The hex code for this terracotta shade is #ba4a4b, which provides enough contrast to remain legible with white text.
Questions about #ba4a4b
What is #ba4a4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba4a4b is rgb(186, 74, 75), in HSL hsl(359, 45%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 60%, 27%.
How should I effectively use #ba4a4b in a design project?
#ba4a4b functions best as a sophisticated 10 percent accent color rather than a primary background hue. Pair it with slate gray or deep charcoal to ground its intensity while maintaining high legibility for text elements.
Does the brick red #ba4a4b read as a warm or cool tone?
#ba4a4b is distinctly warm, carrying a mellow saturation that feels rustic and organic. Its terracotta undertones create a welcoming, grounded atmosphere that prevents it from appearing overly aggressive or vibrant in professional digital interfaces.
Is #ba4a4b readable on white or black?
#ba4a4b has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.