#BAAA69 Hex Color
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A muted golden yellow with gray undertones. #baaa69 reads mellow instead of bright, so it works best as a supporting tone behind dark text or beside deep plum for contrast. Black type hits about 9:1 on it, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #baaa69 suits spring layouts, baby products, and budget sale graphics.
Questions about #baaa69
What is #baaa69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baaa69 is rgb(186, 170, 105), in HSL hsl(48, 37%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 44%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #baaa69?
Deep plum or charcoal sharpen #baaa69 without fighting its muted warmth. For a softer palette, try cream and sage green, which stay in the same calm, grayed register.
Can small text sit on a #baaa69 background?
Yes. Black text on #baaa69 reaches about 9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requires for body copy. White text fails badly here, so stick with dark type.
Is #baaa69 readable on white or black?
#baaa69 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.04:1 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.