#BA9B93 color
The hex color #BA9B93 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 60.8% green and 57.6% blue (186, 155, 147).
Its hue angle is 12°, with 22% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 21% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Coca Mocha (#BD9D95), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.2:1).
#BA9B93 color codes
| HEX | #BA9B93 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 155, 147) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 60.8%, 57.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(12, 22%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(12, 21%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 21%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.51, 10.21, 8.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.51, 13.27, 39.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(37.238, 35.99, 32.583) | |
| Decimal | 12229523 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BA9B93, 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 #BA9B93 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BA9B93 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.2:1 | 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 #BA9B93 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a29e92Protanopia
no red cones#a9a493Deuteranopia
no green cones#c29799Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ba9b93; }
.text { color: #ba9b93; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ba9b93; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 155 147 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ba9b93, #baaf93); }
Similar colors
#bd9d95Coca Mocha#b79c94Creamed Caramel#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#c3988bMuddy Mire#c8a6a1Parfait#a99592Cortex#a99593Sphinx#cda291Cashmere Clay
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #BA9B93?
- #BA9B93 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Coca Mocha. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BA9B93?
- The RGB value is 186, 155, 147: 186 red, 155 green and 147 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BA9B93?
- The complementary color is #93B2BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BA9B93?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.2:1 and white text 2.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.