#BA8C01 Hex Color
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#ba8c01 is a warm, mellow yellow with low saturation and a grounded, earthy feel. It suggests enthusiasm and opportunity without the sharp brightness of vivid yellow, making it useful for sale graphics, budget brands, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable over it. The hex code is #ba8c01.
Questions about #ba8c01
What is #ba8c01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba8c01 is rgb(186, 140, 1), in HSL hsl(45, 99%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 99%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba8c01?
How does #ba8c01 perform with black and white text?
The #ba8c01 background gives black text about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio, while white text reaches only about 3.1:1, making black the safer choice for normal-sized text in most interface layouts. White can work for large, bold display text, but check the final font size and weight.
Is #ba8c01 readable on white or black?
#ba8c01 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.