Information about #BA9741 color

#BA9741 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BA9741 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(186, 151, 65) (72.9% red, 59.2% green, 25.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 47 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored orange, #BA9741 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Roti (#B69642). Nearby in the Register you will also find Matte Goldenrod (#B7984A) and Kowhai (#C0934A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(186, 151, 65)), which gives #BA9741 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BA9741 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. #BA9741 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BA9741 color variations

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

#BA9741 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 #BA9741

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

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Golden Spice color link
Golden Spice

#C6973F

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Pizza color link
Pizza

#BF8D3C

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Anzac color link
Anzac

#C68E3F

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BA9741
  • RGB186, 151, 65
  • CMYK0, 14, 47, 27
  • CSSrgb(186, 151, 65)
  • HSL43°, 48%, 49%
  • HSL Precise42.645°, 48.207%, 49.216%
  • HSV43°, 65%, 73%
  • HSB43°, 65%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • GLSLvec3(0.729, 0.592, 0.255)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.729, 0.592, 0.255, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.729, 0.592, 0.255)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBA9741
  • DECIMAL ID12228417
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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