#BA5C2A Hex Color
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#ba5c2a is a muted, medium-dark orange with warm red-brown undertones and a mellow finish. Its earthy energy suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure without feeling loud. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in food packaging, autumn branding, or sports graphics, pairing it with dark navy or cream. Black text provides about 4.7:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #ba5c2a
What is #ba5c2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba5c2a is rgb(186, 92, 42), in HSL hsl(21, 63%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 77%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba5c2a in a palette?
Is #ba5c2a a warm or cool color?
#ba5c2a reads as a warm color because its orange base leans toward red and brown, giving it an earthy, mellow character rather than a bright yellow-orange feel or a neon finish. It suits autumn branding, food packaging, and creative designs that need energy with restraint.
Is #ba5c2a readable on white or black?
#ba5c2a has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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.