#BA8712 Color Information

Hex color code: #BA8712

#BA8712 is a striking orange color. In RGB it is (186, 135, 18), and in HSL it is (42°, 82%, 40%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Goldenrod

HEX

#BA8712

RGB

186, 135, 18

HSL

42°, 82%, 40%

CMYK

0%, 27%, 90%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BA8712;
background-color: #BA8712;
border-color: #BA8712;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BA8712;
border: 2px solid #BA8712;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BA8712]
text-[#BA8712]
border-[#BA8712]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BA8712]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BA8712, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BA8712; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BA8712; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BA8712; background-color: #BA871215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BA871220; border-left: 4px solid #BA8712; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BA8712; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BA8712 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

186, 135, 18

Red: 186 / Green: 135 / Blue: 18

HSL

42°, 82%, 40%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 82% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

0%, 27%, 90%, 27%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 90% / Key: 27%

What color is #BA8712?

#BA8712 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1245BA

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BA8712 to RGB:

rgb(186, 135, 18)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BA8712 to HSL:

hsl(42, 82%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BA8712 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 27%, 90%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #BA8712 has RGB (186, 135, 18) and HSL (42°, 82%, 40%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BA8712 is #1245BA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BA3412.

Use #BA8712 in CSS: color: #BA8712 or background-color: #BA8712. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BA8712

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.56:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA8712?

#BA8712 is a vivid orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #BA8712?

#BA8712 in RGB is (186, 135, 18) - 186 red, 135 green, and 18 blue.

How to use #BA8712 in CSS?

Use #BA8712 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BA8712?

#1245BA (complementary), #BA3412 (analogous), and #74550B (lighter shade) work well with #BA8712.