#BA9986 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #ba9986 is a muted orange with ashy brown undertones and very low saturation. Its gentle warmth suits spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and autumn-inspired branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dark brown. Black text remains highly legible on this color. The hex code is #ba9986.
Questions about #ba9986
What is #ba9986 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba9986 is rgb(186, 153, 134), in HSL hsl(22, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 28%, 27%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ba9986?
Cream, dark brown, and muted terracotta pair well with #ba9986, creating a warm palette with enough contrast and depth while preserving its soft, dusty character; use cream for light space, dark brown for anchors, and terracotta as a restrained accent.
Does #ba9986 feel warm or cool?
#ba9986 reads as warm and muted because its red and green values are stronger than its blue value, while low saturation and ashy brown undertones soften the orange into a dusty, understated mood for gentle, grounded designs.
Is #ba9986 readable on white or black?
#ba9986 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.98:1 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.