#BA8E89 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty red is incredibly muted, leaning into a warm, clay-like appearance. Because #ba8e89 lacks saturation, it serves best as a supporting tone or background color rather than a focal point. Pair it with charcoal greys or deep espresso browns to avoid a muddy look. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, making it a reliable choice for readable, low-contrast UI backgrounds.
Questions about #ba8e89
What is #ba8e89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba8e89 is rgb(186, 142, 137), in HSL hsl(6, 26%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 26%, 27%.
How can I use #ba8e89 effectively in a design?
Because #ba8e89 is a low-saturation, ashy red, it works best as a calm background shade rather than a primary focal point. It provides excellent readability for black or dark charcoal text, making it ideal for minimalist UI designs where soft, natural tones are needed to create depth.
Which colors pair best with #ba8e89?
Is #ba8e89 readable on white or black?
#ba8e89 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.31:1 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.