#BA685E Hex Color
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#ba685e is a muted terracotta red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation feels grounded and understated. The red base adds warmth and energy to rustic branding, autumn palettes, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting color with cream or navy. Black text provides about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #ba685e.
Questions about #ba685e
What is #ba685e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba685e is rgb(186, 104, 94), in HSL hsl(7, 40%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 49%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ba685e?
Does #ba685e work with black text?
#ba685e with black text provides about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-sized text; still test the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors to confirm readability in your interface.
Is #ba685e readable on white or black?
#ba685e has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.