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#BA6C45 color code is #BA6C45. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ba6c45.

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#BA6C45 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BA6C45 is 0.2159. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.95:1 against white and 5.32:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BA6C45 on white3.95:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#BA6C45 on black5.32:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #BA6C453.95:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #BA6C455.32:1AA

#BA6C45 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BA6C45?+
The hex code for #BA6C45 is #BA6C45. In RGB it's rgb(186, 108, 69), and in HSL it's hsl(20, 46%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #BA6C45?+
#BA6C45 in RGB is (186, 108, 69). Written in CSS: rgb(186, 108, 69).
What is the CMYK value of #BA6C45?+
#BA6C45 converts to CMYK(0%, 42%, 63%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BA6C45.
Is #ba6c45 a warm or cool color?+
#BA6C45 (#BA6C45) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 20° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ba6c45 belong to?+
#BA6C45 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 20°, 46%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #ba6c45 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BA6C45 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.95:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ba6c45?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BA6C45 (#BA6C45) is 4010 C Warm Caramel, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BA6C45 in design

Practical guidance for using #ba6c45 (#BA6C45) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BA6C45 (#BA6C45) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BA6C45 (#BA6C45) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BA6C45 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ba6c45 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BA6C45 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.