Color #BA161A Color / Colour Code #BA161A
This page shows the hex color code for color #ba161a (#BA161A). The colour is a red tone with 79% saturation and 41% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BA161A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BA161A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 329, 359, and 29 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 359, 119, and 239 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BA161A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 359 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 359 to 44 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 359 with its complement at 179 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BA161A
Lightness variations at hue 359 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BA161A
Design Use Cases for #BA161A
Vibrant Brand Color
#BA161A has a strong 79% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 41% lightness, #BA161A is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#BA161A falls in the red spectrum (hue 359). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BA161A (hue 359) to its complement at hue 179. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 29. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ba161a, #16bbb8);
CSS Code for #BA161A
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About Color #BA161A (#BA161A)
#BA161A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 186 red, 22 green, and 26 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 359 degrees with 79% saturation and 41% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BA161A is 71/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 88% magenta, 86% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BA161A against white is 6.53:1 and against black is 3.22:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 29% lightness.
The complementary colour #16BBB8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BA161A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BB166B and #BB6616, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BA161A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BA161A?
- #BA161A is Color #BA161A, a red color (colour) with RGB(186, 22, 26), HSL(359, 79%, 41%), and CMYK(0%, 88%, 86%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 71/255.
- Is #BA161A accessible for text?
- Against white, #BA161A has a contrast ratio of 6.53:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.22:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BA161A?
- The complementary colour is #16BBB8 (hue 179). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BB166B and #BB6616. The triadic palette adds #19BB16 and #1619BB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BA161A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ba161a; or rgb(186, 22, 26); or hsl(359, 79%, 41%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 359 79% 41%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.