#BA8A90 Hex Color
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#ba8a90 is a dusty red with pink and gray undertones. Its very low saturation keeps it mellow and warm, closer to a faded rose than a true red. Use it as a supporting tone or 10 percent accent next to deep teal or charcoal, since it can look muddy as a full background. Black text on #ba8a90 reaches about 7.1:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #ba8a90
What is #ba8a90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba8a90 is rgb(186, 138, 144), in HSL hsl(353, 26%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 23%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba8a90?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all sharpen #ba8a90 by contrast, while cream and warm gray keep it soft. Use it as the smaller tone in the mix, since its low saturation fades next to brighter hues.
Is #ba8a90 readable on white or black?
#ba8a90 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 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.