#BA8A85 Hex Color
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#ba8a85 is a dusty, ashy red with a soft rosy cast. Its very low saturation keeps the warmth mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a dominant base. It can read muddy at large sizes and washed out next to white. Black text sits well on it at roughly 7.1:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a richer palette.
Questions about #ba8a85
What is #ba8a85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba8a85 is rgb(186, 138, 133), in HSL hsl(6, 28%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 28%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba8a85?
Deep teal, cream, and charcoal all flatter #ba8a85 because their depth balances its muted warmth. Avoid bright reds nearby, which make this dusty shade look washed out. Warm neutrals like sand and taupe also sit comfortably beside it.
Is #ba8a85 readable on white or black?
#ba8a85 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.