#BAA6A1 Hex Color
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#baa6a1 is a muted, dusty red with ashy gray undertones and a soft, warm appearance. Its subdued saturation suggests mature romance and restrained energy rather than urgency or intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal, cream, or deep burgundy; black text remains highly readable at about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this reddish shade is #baa6a1.
Questions about #baa6a1
What is #baa6a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baa6a1 is rgb(186, 166, 161), in HSL hsl(12, 15%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 13%, 27%.
Is #baa6a1 warm or cool?
#baa6a1 reads as a warm, muted dusty red because its red channel is slightly stronger than green and blue, while its low saturation and gray undertones soften the warmth overall. It feels restrained and mature rather than bright or urgent.
What colors pair well with #baa6a1?
#baa6a1 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and burgundy, giving you clear options for contrast, softness, or richer warmth across interfaces, editorial layouts, and branded accents without overpowering its muted base. Use charcoal for definition, cream for a lighter palette, and burgundy for a richer accent.
Is #baa6a1 readable on white or black?
#baa6a1 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.