#BA6E55 Hex Color
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Dusty brick with a matte, clay-like finish. The hex code #ba6e55 reads warm and mellow because its saturation is low and its lightness sits mid-range. That makes it better as a supporting tone than a loud accent. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.4:1. Try it against deep teal, a pairing that feels earthy without being obvious.
Questions about #ba6e55
What is #ba6e55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba6e55 is rgb(186, 110, 85), in HSL hsl(15, 42%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 54%, 27%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ba6e55?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all flatter it. The muted warmth of #ba6e55 keeps these pairings earthy and calm instead of loud, so it suits rustic branding and interior palettes.
Is #ba6e55 readable on white or black?
#ba6e55 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.