#BA9718 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #ba9718 is a mellow golden yellow with an earthy brown undertone. Its softened saturation and medium-dark lightness keep it visually grounded. Use it for sale graphics, budget-focused branding, construction visuals, or small accents that suggest opportunity and upbeat energy. The #ba9718 hex code also supports black text at about 7.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #ba9718
What is #ba9718 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba9718 is rgb(186, 151, 24), in HSL hsl(47, 77%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 87%, 27%.
Can black text be used on #ba9718?
The #ba9718 hex color provides about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio with black text, comfortably exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body copy and making it suitable for readable labels, paragraphs, and interface controls.
What colors pair well with #ba9718?
Is #ba9718 readable on white or black?
#ba9718 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.