#BA7D05 Hex Color

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#ba7d05 is a warm, mellow orange with moderate saturation and a deep golden-brown cast. Its grounded brightness suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a focused accent in food packaging, sports graphics, autumn themes, or youth campaigns. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #ba7d05

What is #ba7d05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba7d05 is rgb(186, 125, 5), in HSL hsl(40, 95%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 97%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba7d05?
#ba7d05 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted cream, which give its warm golden-brown base structure without making the palette feel overly bright. Use charcoal for text, navy for depth, and cream for spacious backgrounds.
Is #ba7d05 readable on white or black?
#ba7d05 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.