#BAAD87 Hex Color
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Far from a bright lemon, #baad87 is a dusty khaki yellow with gray softening every tone. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, warm character that suits spring themes, baby products, and budget sale graphics. Use it as a dominant background with deep brown or navy accents. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #baad87
What is #baad87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baad87 is rgb(186, 173, 135), in HSL hsl(45, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 27%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #baad87?
Deep browns, navy, and terracotta bring out its warmth, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Go easy on white, since this khaki can look washed out beside it.
Is #baad87 readable on white or black?
#baad87 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.