#BA874B Color Meaning and Information

#BA874B Color Information

#BA874B RGB value is (186, 135, 75). The hex color red value is 186, green is 135, and blue is 75. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 60 percent, 27percent.

#BA874B

rgb(186, 135, 75)

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#BA874B Color Meaning

Color #BA874B signifies wilderness camouflage, gentle strength, and autumn earth. #BA874B medium, warm brown with grey undertones mimics the coat of its namesake animal, suggesting forest floors, fallen leaves, and natural discretion. Psychologically, color #BA874B evokes a sense of quiet belonging, patient resilience, and a calm, observant presence within nature. #BA874B culturally references wildlife photography, rustic cabin interiors, and the palette of hunting and outdoor gear. Spiritually, #BA874B color represents grounded gentleness, strength in stillness, and harmony achieved through adaptation and subtlety, acting as a symbol for peaceful coexistence within the natural order.

Color Conversion

Convert #BA874B 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

#BA874B

RGB

rgb(186, 135, 75)

HSL

hsl(32°, 45%, 51%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 27%, 60%, 27%)

HSV

hsv(32°, 60%, 73%)

XYZ

30.1837 28.2750 10.5234

Yxy

28.2750 0.4376 0.4099

Hunter Lab

53.1742 1.6359 3.1759

CIE-Lab

60.1364 12.9516 39.4868

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)

73%

Green135 / 255 (53%)

53%

Blue75 / 255 (29%)

29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Yellow60 / 100 (60%)

60%

Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Color Variations

#BA874B 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

#BA874B 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 #BA874B 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:#BA874B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.16:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.16:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.16:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BA874B 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

#BA874B

protanopia

#a4a35a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BA874B;

Text Color

color: #BA874B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BA874B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BA874B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BA874B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BA874B 0%, #6f4f2a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BA874B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.