#BA8EA0 color
The hex color #BA8EA0 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 55.7% green and 62.7% blue (186, 142, 160).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 24% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 14% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Punched Pink (#B68692), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.46:1).
#BA8EA0 color codes
| HEX | #BA8EA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 142, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 55.7%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 24%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 24%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 24%, 14%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.61, 19.51, -3.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.61, 19.74, 351.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.268, 32.325, 37.58) | |
| Decimal | 12226208 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BA8EA0, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BA8EA0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BA8EA0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BA8EA0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9296a1Protanopia
no red cones#9c9d9fDeuteranopia
no green cones#c18d94Tritanopia
no blue cones#9a9a9aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ba8ea0; }
.text { color: #ba8ea0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ba8ea0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 142 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ba8ea0, #ba928e); }
Similar colors
#b68692Punched Pink#c88ca4Pinch Me#bb99aaClassy Mauve#af8ba8Voila!#bf91b2Mauve Magic#c19fb3Lily#d28ca7Kiss#d198b5Exotic Lilac
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #BA8EA0?
- #BA8EA0 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Punched Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BA8EA0?
- The RGB value is 186, 142, 160: 186 red, 142 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BA8EA0?
- The complementary color is #8EBAA8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BA8EA0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.46:1 and white text 2.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.