#BA9653 Hex Color
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#ba9653 is a muted, earthy yellow with strong ochre undertones. Its unsaturated nature keeps it approachable rather than aggressive, making it a reliable choice for call-to-action buttons or sale banners. While it lacks the punch of bright yellow, it holds its own against black text for clear readability. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or navy to ground the warmth and prevent it from appearing washed out.
Questions about #ba9653
What is #ba9653 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba9653 is rgb(186, 150, 83), in HSL hsl(39, 43%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 55%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #ba9653 for a professional palette?
Is #ba9653 readable on white or black?
#ba9653 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.57:1 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.