#BA7A3A Hex Color

Mellow warmth with earthy energy

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#ba7a3a is a muted, warm orange with earthy brown undertones and a mellow, approachable presence. Its moderate lightness supports optimism, creativity, and adventure without feeling loud. Use the hex code #ba7a3a as a supporting brand tone for food, autumn, sports, or youth-focused designs. Black text remains readable at about 5.9:1 contrast.

Questions about #ba7a3a

What is #ba7a3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba7a3a is rgb(186, 122, 58), in HSL hsl(30, 52%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 69%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba7a3a?
#ba7a3a pairs well with cream, charcoal, olive, and deep teal, balancing its warm orange-brown base with lighter neutrals and cool contrast. These combinations support earthy, seasonal, and welcoming visual themes without feeling overly bright or busy.
Is #ba7a3a a warm or cool color?
#ba7a3a reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by earthy brown undertones. Its moderate saturation keeps that warmth mellow rather than bright, making it feel grounded, approachable, and autumnal in palettes.
Is #ba7a3a readable on white or black?
#ba7a3a has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.