Information about #BA4A12 color

#BA4A12 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BA4A12 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(186, 74, 18) (72.9% red, 29% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 44 / 66 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BA4A12 presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Rust (#B7410E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brick Orange (#C14A09) and Metallic Brown (#AC4313).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(186, 74, 18)), which gives #BA4A12 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BA4A12 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #BA4A12 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BA4A12 color variations

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#BA4A12 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 #BA4A12

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

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Brick Orange color link
Brick Orange

#C14A09

Ayers Rock color link
Ayers Rock

#AE451D

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Red Fox color link
Red Fox

#C35817

Rust Orange color link
Rust Orange

#C45508

Cattail color link
Cattail

#B64925

Blaze color link
Blaze

#BE4123

Sinopia color link
Sinopia

#CB410B

Satin Orange color link
Satin Orange

#C64020

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BA4A12
  • RGB186, 74, 18
  • CMYK0, 44, 66, 27
  • CSSrgb(186, 74, 18)
  • HSL20°, 82%, 40%
  • HSL Precise20°, 82.353%, 40%
  • HSV20°, 90%, 73%
  • HSB20°, 90%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.729, 0.290, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.729, 0.290, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.729, 0.290, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBA4A12
  • DECIMAL ID12208658
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01