Information about #BA9149 color

#BA9149 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BA9149 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(186, 145, 73) (72.9% red, 56.9% green, 28.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 16 / 44 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored orange, #BA9149 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Tussock (#BF914B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kowhai (#C0934A) and Triple Putty (#B78B4B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(186, 145, 73)), which gives #BA9149 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BA9149 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. #BA9149 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BA9149 color variations

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

#BA9149 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 #BA9149

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

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Triple Putty color link
Triple Putty

#B78B4B

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Twine color link
Twine

#C19156

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BA9149
  • RGB186, 145, 73
  • CMYK0, 16, 44, 27
  • CSSrgb(186, 145, 73)
  • HSL38°, 45%, 51%
  • HSL Precise38.23°, 45.02%, 50.784%
  • HSV38°, 61%, 73%
  • HSB38°, 61%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.729, 0.569, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.729, 0.569, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.729, 0.569, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBA9149
  • DECIMAL ID12226889
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01