#BAA6A0 color
The hex color #BAA6A0 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 65.1% green and 62.7% blue (186, 166, 160).
Its hue angle is 14°, with 16% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 14% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Martini (#B7A8A3), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.05:1).
#BAA6A0 color codes
| HEX | #BAA6A0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 166, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 65.1%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(14, 16%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(14, 14%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 14%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.65, 6.24, 5.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.65, 8.49, 42.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.231, 40.25, 38.901) | |
| Decimal | 12232352 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BAA6A0, 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 #BAA6A0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAA6A0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.05:1 | 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 #BAA6A0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aaa8a0Protanopia
no red cones#afaca0Deuteranopia
no green cones#c0a3a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #baa6a0; }
.text { color: #baa6a0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #baa6a0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 166 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #baa6a0, #bab3a0); }
Similar colors
#b7a8a3Martini#bdaca3Mushroom#baaaaaGray Sheep#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#b79c94Creamed Caramel#baaea8Taupedo#b3a9a3Muted Mauve#cab5b2Cold Turkey
Questions
- What color is #BAA6A0?
- #BAA6A0 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Martini. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BAA6A0?
- The RGB value is 186, 166, 160: 186 red, 166 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BAA6A0?
- The complementary color is #A0B4BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAA6A0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.05:1 and white text 2.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.