#BA9F87 Hex Color
Soft muted orange, gently worn
Dusty tan with an orange lean, #ba9f87 stays soft because its saturation is very low. Treat it as a supporting tone; beside white it can look washed out, while deep olive or charcoal gives it structure. Black text on #ba9f87 reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, so small body copy passes WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #ba9f87
What is #ba9f87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ba9f87 is rgb(186, 159, 135), in HSL hsl(28, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 27%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #ba9f87?
Deep olive, charcoal, and burgundy give #ba9f87 the darker, richer neighbors its muted warmth needs. Creams and pale beiges flatten it, so keep nearby colors either clearly darker or more saturated.
What mood does #ba9f87 suit?
Calm, easygoing moods fit #ba9f87 best. Its very low saturation and mid lightness read gentle instead of bold, which works for baby products, spring themes, and soft autumn branding.
Is #ba9f87 readable on white or black?
#ba9f87 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.