#BA9379 Hex Color
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The hex code #ba9379 is a dusty, ashy orange with low saturation and a warm, mellow finish. Its softened brightness suggests optimism and creative independence without feeling loud, making it useful for autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, or youth-focused accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or cream; black text remains clear for accessible body copy.
Questions about #ba9379
What is #ba9379 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba9379 is rgb(186, 147, 121), in HSL hsl(24, 32%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 35%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba9379?
#ba9379 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted teal, which sharpen its dusty warmth without making the palette feel loud. Use charcoal for structure, cream for spacious backgrounds, and muted teal for a restrained complementary contrast.
Does #ba9379 work with black text?
Black text works well on #ba9379, reaching about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio and exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text, making it practical for readable labels, paragraphs, and interface content on this warm background.
Does #ba9379 read as warm or cool?
#ba9379 reads warm because its low-saturation orange carries red and brown undertones, while its softened lightness keeps the effect mellow rather than bright. That balance supports welcoming autumn themes, creative branding, and relaxed food or beverage packaging.
Is #ba9379 readable on white or black?
#ba9379 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.53:1 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.