#BA8C98 Hex Color
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#ba8c98 is a dusty, ashy pink with just enough warmth to feel soft instead of stark. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and fashion palettes. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can read muddy in large fields. Deep navy makes it look richer than white does. Black text passes AA on it at about 7.3:1.
Questions about #ba8c98
What is #ba8c98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba8c98 is rgb(186, 140, 152), in HSL hsl(344, 25%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 18%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba8c98?
Deep navy makes #ba8c98 look richer than white or cream does, because the dark base offsets its muted warmth. Charcoal and forest green are other reliable partners.
Is #ba8c98 readable on white or black?
#ba8c98 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 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.