#BA8536 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a warm, mellow character that avoids being overly bright. As a secondary tone, it works well alongside deep charcoals or navy blues to ground a palette. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio of 6.5:1 against black, it remains readable for small text. The hex code for this shade is #ba8536.
Questions about #ba8536
What is #ba8536 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba8536 is rgb(186, 133, 54), in HSL hsl(36, 55%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 71%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #ba8536?
This muted orange functions effectively as an accent when paired with deep, cool neutrals. It creates a balanced and sophisticated aesthetic when set against charcoal or navy, helping to ground the inherent warmth of the color without overwhelming your design's overall composition.
Is #ba8536 readable on white or black?
#ba8536 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.