#BA6525 Hex Color
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Muted and mellow, #ba6525 is a warm orange with earthy brown undertones and low saturation. Its grounded look suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with navy, cream, or charcoal in food, sports, construction safety, and autumn branding. The hex code #ba6525 supports black body text at about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #ba6525
What is #ba6525 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba6525 is rgb(186, 101, 37), in HSL hsl(26, 67%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 80%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba6525?
#ba6525 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal, which balance its earthy warmth with cool contrast, gentle brightness, or visual depth without overpowering its muted character in a supporting palette. Use navy for stronger contrast, cream for a lighter feel, and charcoal for a restrained neutral palette.
Does #ba6525 read as a warm or cool color?
#ba6525 reads as a warm, muted orange because its orange base is softened by brown undertones and relatively low saturation, giving it a grounded presence instead of the bright, energetic effect of a vivid orange. It works well as a supporting tone in food, sports, construction, or autumn branding.
Is #ba6525 readable on white or black?
#ba6525 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.