#BA9946 Hex Color
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#ba9946 is a warm, mellow yellow with low saturation and a softly earthy, ochre-like undertone. Its moderate depth suggests optimism without bright yellow’s sharpness, making it useful for sale graphics, budget messaging, and construction-inspired branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. The hex code #ba9946 supports black body text at about 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #ba9946
What is #ba9946 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba9946 is rgb(186, 153, 70), in HSL hsl(43, 46%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 62%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba9946?
#ba9946 pairs well with navy or charcoal because their cool, dark values sharpen its muted warmth. Cream can soften the palette, while terracotta adds a grounded feel without making the yellow look bright.
Is #ba9946 readable on white or black?
#ba9946 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.