#BA8A46 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm shade carries an earthy, mellow quality reminiscent of autumn leaves or aged terracotta. Because #ba8a46 offers a high 6.8:1 contrast ratio against black, it works effectively for readable body text or bold graphic accents. Avoid using it as a primary background, as the muted tone can look muddy when covering large areas. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a professional, grounded look.
Questions about #ba8a46
What is #ba8a46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba8a46 is rgb(186, 138, 70), in HSL hsl(35, 46%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 62%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #ba8a46 for a balanced design?
Is #ba8a46 readable on white or black?
#ba8a46 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.