#BA8D80 Hex Color
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#ba8d80 is a warm, dusty red with soft brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, weathered feel, while the red base still suggests passion and energy. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in branding, packaging, or romance-focused layouts. Black text reads clearly on it, meeting WCAG AA body-text contrast.
Questions about #ba8d80
What is #ba8d80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba8d80 is rgb(186, 141, 128), in HSL hsl(13, 30%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 31%, 27%.
Which colors pair well with #ba8d80?
Pair #ba8d80 with charcoal or cream for contrast, muted sage for a natural palette, and deep burgundy for a richer romantic scheme, while keeping its dusty character and giving layouts clear tonal separation.
Is #ba8d80 a warm or cool color?
#ba8d80 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by brown undertones, while gray lowers saturation and keeps the overall warmth restrained rather than bright or fiery.
Is #ba8d80 readable on white or black?
#ba8d80 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 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.