#BA7339 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow orange carries a comfortable warmth that feels approachable rather than abrasive. Because it is muted, #ba7339 works best as a secondary accent or supporting tone rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or forest green for a grounded, autumnal palette. The hex code #ba7339 maintains enough contrast with black text to ensure readability for your UI elements.
Questions about #ba7339
What is #ba7339 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba7339 is rgb(186, 115, 57), in HSL hsl(27, 53%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 69%, 27%.
How can I effectively pair #ba7339 in a color palette?
#ba7339 pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or dark forest green to create a grounded, professional look. Because it is a muted, unsaturated tone, it balances well against cooler, darker neutrals that prevent it from looking too bright or overwhelming.
Is #ba7339 suitable for text on a white background?
#ba7339 is a mid-tone orange that generally lacks sufficient contrast for small, readable body text on a plain white background. It functions much better as an accent for buttons, borders, or iconography where high legibility is less critical than visual interest.
Is #ba7339 readable on white or black?
#ba7339 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.