#BA6A16 Hex Color
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A warm, mellow orange with an earthy edge. #ba6a16 reads baked and grounded, closer to terracotta than neon, so it suits autumn palettes, food branding, and sports gear. It works best as a supporting tone or accent; at full saturation it can crowd fine text. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for balance, since its muted warmth softens cooler neighbors.
Questions about #ba6a16
What is #ba6a16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba6a16 is rgb(186, 106, 22), in HSL hsl(31, 79%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 88%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba6a16?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all flatter #ba6a16. The muted warmth of this orange balances cool blues and works as an accent against soft neutrals in food, sports, and autumn-themed designs.
When should I use #ba6a16 instead of a brighter orange?
Choose #ba6a16 when a pure orange feels too loud. Its muted, earthy quality suits branding and large surfaces, while black text still passes contrast checks on top of it.
Is #ba6a16 readable on white or black?
#ba6a16 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.