#BAA4A2 color
The hex color #BAA4A2 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 64.3% green and 63.5% blue (186, 164, 162).
Its hue angle is 5°, with 15% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 13% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Gray Sheep (#BAAAAA), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.92:1).
#BAA4A2 color codes
| HEX | #BAA4A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 164, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 64.3%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(5, 15%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(5, 13%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 13%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.18, 7.67, 3.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.18, 8.64, 27.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.046, 39.6, 39.709) | |
| Decimal | 12231842 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BAA4A2, 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 #BAA4A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAA4A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.92:1 | 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 #BAA4A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a8a7a2Protanopia
no red cones#adaaa2Deuteranopia
no green cones#bfa2a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #baa4a2; }
.text { color: #baa4a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #baa4a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 164 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #baa4a2, #bab0a2); }
Similar colors
#baaaaaGray Sheep#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#b7a8a3Martini#b79c94Creamed Caramel#c8a6a1Parfait#bd9d95Coca Mocha#cdb1abGarden Snail#b7a5adFoggy Plum
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #BAA4A2?
- #BAA4A2 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 #BAA4A2?
- The RGB value is 186, 164, 162: 186 red, 164 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BAA4A2?
- The complementary color is #A2B8BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAA4A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.92:1 and white text 2.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.