#BAA5AD Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty pink with a soft gray cast, #baa5ad feels tender, polished, and slightly nostalgic. Its low saturation makes it a useful supporting tone for intimate packaging, cosmetics, fashion, and romance-focused layouts without becoming sugary. Pair it with charcoal or deep burgundy for a grounded contrast. Black text reads clearly at about 9.1:1, so this hex code works for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #baa5ad
What is #baa5ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baa5ad is rgb(186, 165, 173), in HSL hsl(337, 13%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 7%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #baa5ad?
#baa5ad pairs well with charcoal, deep burgundy, muted olive, and warm cream, giving its gray-pink base contrast while preserving a soft mood suited to intimate packaging, muted floral work, and restrained fashion palettes.
Is #baa5ad readable on white or black?
#baa5ad has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.