#BA9FA2 color
The hex color #BA9FA2 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 62.4% green and 63.5% blue (186, 159, 162).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 16% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 13% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Foggy Plum (#B7A5AD), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.57:1).
#BA9FA2 color codes
| HEX | #BA9FA2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 159, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 62.4%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 16%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 15%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 13%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.91, 10.42, 2.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.91, 10.63, 11.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.169, 37.845, 39.417) | |
| Decimal | 12230562 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BA9FA2, 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 #BA9FA2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BA9FA2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | 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 #BA9FA2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a3a3a2Protanopia
no red cones#a9a7a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c09da0Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ba9fa2; }
.text { color: #ba9fa2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ba9fa2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 159 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ba9fa2, #baaa9f); }
Similar colors
#b7a5adFoggy Plum#c8a6a1Parfait#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#bd9d95Coca Mocha#baaaaaGray Sheep#a99593Sphinx#b79c94Creamed Caramel#a99592Cortex
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #BA9FA2?
- #BA9FA2 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Foggy Plum. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BA9FA2?
- The RGB value is 186, 159, 162: 186 red, 159 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BA9FA2?
- The complementary color is #9FBAB7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BA9FA2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.57:1 and white text 2.45:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.