Color swatch image showing #BA8761 with RGB(186,135,97) values

#BA8761 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BA8761 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BA8761 Color Information

#BA8761 RGB value is (186, 135, 97). The hex color red value is 186, green is 135, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 48 percent, 27 percent.

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#BA8761 Color Meaning

Color #BA8761 signifies wilderness camouflage, gentle strength, and autumn earth. #BA8761 medium, warm brown with grey undertones mimics the coat of its namesake animal, suggesting forest floors, fallen leaves, and natural discretion. Psychologically, color #BA8761 evokes a sense of quiet belonging, patient resilience, and a calm, observant presence within nature. #BA8761 culturally references wildlife photography, rustic cabin interiors, and the palette of hunting and outdoor gear. Spiritually, #BA8761 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 #BA8761 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
#BA8761
RGB
rgb(186, 135, 97)
HSL
hsl(26°, 39%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 48%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 48%, 73%)
XYZ
31.0713 28.6301 15.1978
Yxy
28.6301 0.4148 0.3822
Hunter Lab
53.5071 1.9198 2.5196
CIE-Lab
60.4538 14.8954 28.0712

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green135 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BA8761 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

#BA8761 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 #BA8761 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BA8761 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

#BA8761

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BA8761;

Text Color

color: #BA8761;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BA8761;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BA876140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BA8761;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BA8761 0%, #724e32 100%);

#BA8761 Color FAQs

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