#BA5C64 Hex Color
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#ba5c64 is a muted, warm red with dusty terracotta undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a grounded, rustic feel, while the red base still suggests energy and passion. Use this hex code as a supporting brand color, autumn accent, or food packaging tone. Black text provides about 4.8:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #ba5c64
What is #ba5c64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba5c64 is rgb(186, 92, 100), in HSL hsl(355, 41%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 46%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Does #ba5c64 read as a warm or cool color?
#ba5c64 reads as a warm red because its red base is softened by dusty terracotta undertones, while its low saturation keeps the shade grounded rather than vivid, making it well suited to earthy accents, understated branding, and autumn-inspired palettes.
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Is #ba5c64 readable on white or black?
#ba5c64 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.