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#BA951C color code is #BA951C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ba951c.

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#BA951C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BA951C is 0.3202. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.84:1 against white and 7.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BA951C on white2.84:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BA951C on black7.40:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BA951C2.84:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BA951C7.40:1AAA

#BA951C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BA951C?+
The hex code for #BA951C is #BA951C. In RGB it's rgb(186, 149, 28), and in HSL it's hsl(46, 74%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #BA951C?+
#BA951C in RGB is (186, 149, 28). Written in CSS: rgb(186, 149, 28).
What is the CMYK value of #BA951C?+
#BA951C converts to CMYK(0%, 20%, 85%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BA951C.
Is #ba951c a warm or cool color?+
#BA951C (#BA951C) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 46° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ba951c belong to?+
#BA951C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 46°, 74%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ba951c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BA951C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.84:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ba951c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BA951C (#BA951C) is 8017 C Metallic Aged Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BA951C in design

Practical guidance for using #ba951c (#BA951C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BA951C (#BA951C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BA951C (#BA951C) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#BA951C 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 — #ba951c 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

#BA951C 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.