#BA5D00 Hex Color
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The hex code #ba5d00 is a fairly saturated, medium-dark orange with warm red and brown undertones. Its mellow richness suggests optimism, independence, and creative energy. Use it as a supporting tone or accent in food branding, sports graphics, construction safety, youth marketing, and autumn or Halloween designs. Black text reads clearly at about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ba5d00
What is #ba5d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba5d00 is rgb(186, 93, 0), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 100%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba5d00?
Is #ba5d00 warm or cool?
#ba5d00 reads as a warm color because its orange base is shaped by red and brown undertones. It conveys grounded energy and optimism, making it suitable for autumn themes, food packaging, sports graphics, and bold supporting accents.
Is #ba5d00 readable on white or black?
#ba5d00 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.