#BA867C Hex Color

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#ba867c is a dusty, unsaturated red with strong terra-cotta undertones. Because it feels muted and mellow rather than aggressive, it serves as a sophisticated neutral in earthy branding or UI design. Pair it with dark charcoal for a balanced, modern look. This hex code has enough contrast to support small, black text against its surface for readable typography.

Questions about #ba867c

What is #ba867c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba867c is rgb(186, 134, 124), in HSL hsl(10, 31%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 33%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba867c in a design scheme?
#ba867c works effectively when balanced against dark charcoal or deep navy tones for professional contrast. For a softer, monochromatic look, combine it with lighter, desaturated pinks or muted clay tones to maintain its warm and earthy appeal.
Is #ba867c readable on white or black?
#ba867c has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.