#BA7814 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #ba7814 is a moderately muted orange with golden-brown undertones and enough depth for strong visual presence. It suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without the intensity of brighter oranges. Use it as a supporting brand color for food, sports, autumn, or youth-focused designs. The hex code #ba7814 also supports readable black text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #ba7814
What is #ba7814 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba7814 is rgb(186, 120, 20), in HSL hsl(36, 81%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 89%, 27%.
Which colors pair well with #ba7814?
Does #ba7814 read as a warm or cool color?
#ba7814 reads as a warm color because its orange base is supported by golden-brown undertones. Its moderate saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than fiery, making it easier to use as a supporting accent or earthy background.
Is #ba7814 readable on white or black?
#ba7814 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.