#BA162C Color Meaning and Information

#BA162C Color Information

#BA162C RGB value is (186, 22, 44). The hex color red value is 186, green is 22, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of41 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 88 percent, 76 percent, 27percent.

#BA162C

rgb(186, 22, 44)

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#BA162C Color Meaning

color #BA162C conveys determination, intensity, and emotional control. #BA162C darker red feels grounded and serious, avoiding theatrical excess. #BA162C suggests purpose driven action. Psychologically, Color #BA162C strengthens resolve and focus. #BA162C supports persistence and emotional endurance, making #BA162C suitable for leadership and performance driven contexts. Culturally and spiritually, Color #BA162C aligns with commitment, sacrifice, and disciplined passion. #BA162C represents emotional strength that remains steady under pressure.

Color Conversion

Convert #BA162C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#BA162C

RGB

rgb(186, 22, 44)

HSL

hsl(352°, 79%, 41%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 88%, 76%, 27%)

HSV

hsv(352°, 88%, 73%)

XYZ

20.9912 11.1948 3.4373

Yxy

11.1948 0.5893 0.3143

Hunter Lab

33.4586 3.2198 0.8631

CIE-Lab

39.9066 61.2525 33.1811

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)

73%

Green22 / 255 (9%)

Blue44 / 255 (17%)

17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta88 / 100 (88%)

88%

Yellow76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Color Variations

#BA162C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BA162C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BA162C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#BA162C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.48:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.48:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.48:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BA162C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#BA162C

protanopia

#737227

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BA162C;

Text Color

color: #BA162C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BA162C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BA162C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BA162C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BA162C 0%, #700d1a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BA162C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.