#BA974A Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #ba974a is an unsaturated yellow with a mellow, earthy cast. Its softened brightness suggests enthusiasm and opportunity without feeling loud, making it useful for sale graphics, budget branding, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text also reads clearly, with about 7.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #ba974a.
Questions about #ba974a
What is #ba974a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba974a is rgb(186, 151, 74), in HSL hsl(41, 45%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 60%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba974a?
#ba974a pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta because its warm, low-saturation yellow gains structure from darker or earthier partners, giving sale graphics and construction-themed layouts a grounded but noticeable accent. Navy creates stronger contrast, while charcoal feels more restrained.
Is #ba974a readable on white or black?
#ba974a 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.