#BA5C5C Hex Color
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#ba5c5c is a warm, muted red with earthy terracotta and brick-red undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create grounded warmth rather than a loud, urgent red. Use it as a supporting tone in rustic branding, autumn palettes, or food packaging, pairing it with deep navy or warm cream. The hex code is #ba5c5c, with black text offering about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #ba5c5c
What is #ba5c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba5c5c is rgb(186, 92, 92), in HSL hsl(0, 41%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 51%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba5c5c?
#ba5c5c pairs well with warm cream for a soft, earthy palette, while deep navy adds contrast and structure; charcoal provides a quieter neutral for text, borders, or supporting elements.
Is #ba5c5c a warm or cool color?
#ba5c5c reads as a warm red because its muted, earthy character leans toward terracotta and brick rather than blue-based crimson. Its low saturation keeps the warmth grounded, creating a calm, mature, autumnal mood.
Is #ba5c5c readable on white or black?
#ba5c5c has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.