#BA5A34 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, this terracotta orange feels grounded rather than bright. #ba5a34 works best as a supporting tone for autumnal designs or construction-themed branding. Pair it with deep charcoal to balance its earthy intensity. Because the hex code #ba5a34 meets a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, it supports small black body text, making it highly versatile for both large UI sections and fine detail work.
Questions about #ba5a34
What is #ba5a34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba5a34 is rgb(186, 90, 52), in HSL hsl(17, 56%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 72%, 27%.
What colors pair best with the #ba5a34 terracotta tone?
This terracotta orange works exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark navy to ground its warmth. You can also pair it with soft cream or muted sage green for a balanced, natural palette that avoids appearing too harsh or aggressive.
Is #ba5a34 readable on white or black?
#ba5a34 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.