#BA9294 color
The hex color #BA9294 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 57.3% green and 58% blue (186, 146, 148).
Its hue angle is 357°, with 22% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 20% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Rosy Brown (#BC8F8F), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.63:1).
#BA9294 color codes
| HEX | #BA9294 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 146, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 57.3%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 22%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(357, 22%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 20%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.27, 15.34, 4.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.27, 16.05, 17.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.874, 33.136, 32.518) | |
| Decimal | 12227220 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BA9294, 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 #BA9294 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BA9294 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.63:1 | 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 #BA9294 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#999794Protanopia
no red cones#a29f93Deuteranopia
no green cones#c28f93Tritanopia
no blue cones#9c9c9cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ba9294; }
.text { color: #ba9294; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ba9294; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 146 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ba9294, #baa492); }
Similar colors
#bc8f8fRosy Brown#c29594Mutabilis#c38d87Grand Sunset#b68692Punched Pink#cf929aRosetti#d19c97Savoury Salmon#bd9d95Coca Mocha#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose
Questions
- What color is #BA9294?
- #BA9294 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Rosy Brown. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BA9294?
- The RGB value is 186, 146, 148: 186 red, 146 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BA9294?
- The complementary color is #92BAB8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BA9294?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.63:1 and white text 2.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.