#BAA2A3 color
The hex color #BAA2A3 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 63.5% green and 63.9% blue (186, 162, 163).
Its hue angle is 358°, with 15% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 12% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Gray Sheep (#BAAAAA), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.78:1).
#BAA2A3 color codes
| HEX | #BAA2A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 162, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 63.5%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(358, 15%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(358, 13%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 12%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.7, 8.93, 2.72) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.7, 9.34, 16.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.781, 38.925, 40.061) | |
| Decimal | 12231331 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BAA2A3, 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 #BAA2A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAA2A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.78:1 | 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 #BAA2A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a5a3Protanopia
no red cones#aba9a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfa0a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a8a8a8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #baa2a3; }
.text { color: #baa2a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #baa2a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 162 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #baa2a3, #baada2); }
Similar colors
#baaaaaGray Sheep#b7a5adFoggy Plum#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#c8a6a1Parfait#b79c94Creamed Caramel#bd9d95Coca Mocha#a99593Sphinx#a99592Cortex
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #BAA2A3?
- #BAA2A3 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Gray Sheep. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BAA2A3?
- The RGB value is 186, 162, 163: 186 red, 162 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BAA2A3?
- The complementary color is #A2BAB9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAA2A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.78:1 and white text 2.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.