Information about #BA5F73 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BA5F73 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(186, 95, 115) (72.9% red, 37.3% green, 45.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 28 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BA5F73 reads as a softly balanced red and 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 Dusky Rose (#BA6873). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kir Royale Rose (#B45877) and Rustic Cherry (#B9576C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(186, 95, 115)), which gives #BA5F73 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BA5F73 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. #BA5F73 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BA5F73 color variations

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

#BA5F73 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 #BA5F73

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

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Tulip Pink color link
Tulip Pink

#C25A7C

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Tilly Rose color link
Tilly Rose

#B87079

Aiyana color link
Aiyana

#A86272

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BA5F73
  • RGB186, 95, 115
  • CMYK0, 36, 28, 27
  • CSSrgb(186, 95, 115)
  • HSL347°, 40%, 55%
  • HSL Precise346.813°, 39.738%, 55.098%
  • HSV347°, 49%, 73%
  • HSB347°, 49%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • GLSLvec3(0.729, 0.373, 0.451)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.729, 0.373, 0.451, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.729, 0.373, 0.451)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBA5F73
  • DECIMAL ID12214131
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01