#BA9292 Hex Color
An understated dusty red with gray tones
A muted, dusty red with strong gray undertones, #ba9292 feels understated and mature rather than loud or energetic. This desaturated tone works well as a grounding neutral in soft branding or as a sophisticated background. Because it is so muted, use it with crisp charcoal text to ensure readability, as it can look washed out against pure white. The hex code for this ashy red is #ba9292.
Questions about #ba9292
What is #ba9292 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba9292 is rgb(186, 146, 146), in HSL hsl(0, 22%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 22%, 27%.
When is #ba9292 the right choice for a design project?
Use #ba9292 as an excellent grounded neutral for industries prioritizing wellness, organic skincare, or minimalist editorial design. Because this shade is heavily desaturated, it provides a sense of quiet sophistication without the visual intensity typically found in brighter, more aggressive reds.
Is #ba9292 readable on white or black?
#ba9292 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.