#BA9870 Hex Color
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A muted, sandy orange. #ba9870 reads warm but restrained, with gray undertones that keep it from shouting. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a dominant base, and large fields can turn muddy. Black text passes easily on top, at roughly 7.8:1 contrast. The hex code #ba9870 suits autumn themes and soft packaging.
Questions about #ba9870
What is #ba9870 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba9870 is rgb(186, 152, 112), in HSL hsl(32, 35%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 40%, 27%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Can body text sit on #ba9870?
Yes, with dark text. Black on #ba9870 reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1. White text falls short, so keep it for large decorative type only.
What colors pair well with #ba9870?
Is #ba9870 readable on white or black?
#ba9870 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.