Information about #BA7779 color

#BA7779 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BA7779 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(186, 119, 121) (72.9% red, 46.7% green, 47.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 26 / 25 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BA7779 presents itself as a softly balanced earthy red — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dusty Rose (#C0737A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tilly Rose (#B87079) and Rose Gold (#B76E79).

In RGB terms — rgb(186, 119, 121) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BA7779 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. #BA7779 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BA7779 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BA7779 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BA7779

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Turkish Rose color link
Turkish Rose

#B57281

Ash Rose color link
Ash Rose

#B5817D

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Old Rose color link
Old Rose

#C08081

Brandy Rose color link
Brandy Rose

#B6857A

Tapestry color link
Tapestry

#B37084

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BA7779
  • RGB186, 119, 121
  • CMYK0, 26, 25, 27
  • CSSrgb(186, 119, 121)
  • HSL358°, 33%, 60%
  • HSL Precise358.209°, 32.683%, 59.804%
  • HSV358°, 36%, 73%
  • HSB358°, 36%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.467
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • GLSLvec3(0.729, 0.467, 0.475)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.729, 0.467, 0.475, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.729, 0.467, 0.475)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB46.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBA7779
  • DECIMAL ID12220281
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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