#BA7009 Hex Color
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#ba7009 is a mellow, moderately muted orange with warm golden-brown undertones and a grounded, approachable feel. Its optimism and creative energy suit food packaging, sports branding, construction safety, and autumn or Halloween graphics. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal, cream, or deep teal; black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #ba7009
What is #ba7009 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba7009 is rgb(186, 112, 9), in HSL hsl(35, 91%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 95%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba7009?
#ba7009 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and deep teal, because these cooler or lighter companions balance its warm golden-brown undertone and keep the muted orange from feeling too heavy visually.
Where does #ba7009 work best in a palette?
#ba7009 works best as a warm supporting or accent tone in food packaging, sports graphics, construction visuals, and autumn or Halloween designs, especially alongside charcoal, cream, or deep teal backgrounds.
Is #ba7009 readable on white or black?
#ba7009 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.