#BA7118 Hex Color

Sophisticated earthy orange with golden undertones

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This mellow, unsaturated orange balances warmth with a grounded, earthy undertone. Because it leans toward golden-brown rather than bright citrus, it works best as an accent or secondary tone in seasonal palettes. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to anchor its intensity. The hex code for this shade is #ba7118, which offers sufficient contrast for legible black text in web interfaces.

Questions about #ba7118

What is #ba7118 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba7118 is rgb(186, 113, 24), in HSL hsl(33, 77%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 87%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #ba7118?
Because #ba7118 acts as a grounded, earthy orange, it pairs exceptionally well with dark, moody neutrals like charcoal or deep slate. These darker tones anchor the intensity of the color, preventing it from overwhelming the rest of your design layout.
Is #ba7118 readable on white or black?
#ba7118 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.