What color is #B08682?

#B08682 is a medium, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(176, 134, 130), and in HSL hsl(5, 23%, 60%).

Is #B08682 accessible as text?

On white, #B08682 has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.58:1 (passes). For text placed on #B08682, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B08682?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #B08682?

#B08682 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #82ADB0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B08682 below.

Is #B08682 good for buttons?

#B08682 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B08682 — white text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B08682 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #B08682 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B08682 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B08682

Not just a swatch — here's how #B08682 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B08682 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B08682 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rosy Brown as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #B08682 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #B08682 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rosy Brown holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B08682 Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rosy Brown opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B08682 Secondary #C9B9B8 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B08682 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 64/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 66/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B08682 with

Lilac Camel Cadet Grey Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE8E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B09582 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #B08682 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B08682;
  --color-base-rgb: 176 134 130;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.9% 0.052 24.8);
  --color-50: #F9F6F5;
  --color-100: #F0E6E6;
  --color-200: #E0CECD;
  --color-300: #C6ABA9;
  --color-400: #AC8986;
  --color-500: #8F6A66;
  --color-600: #6F5553;
  --color-700: #51403E;
  --color-800: #362C2B;
  --color-900: #221C1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#F9F6F5',
    100: '#F0E6E6',
    200: '#E0CECD',
    300: '#C6ABA9',
    400: '#AC8986',
    500: '#8F6A66',
    600: '#6F5553',
    700: '#51403E',
    800: '#362C2B',
    900: '#221C1B',
  },
}

$base: #B08682;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F6F5;
$base-100: #F0E6E6;
$base-200: #E0CECD;
$base-300: #C6ABA9;
$base-400: #AC8986;
$base-500: #8F6A66;
$base-600: #6F5553;
$base-700: #51403E;
$base-800: #362C2B;
$base-900: #221C1B;
$base-hover: #97635E;
$base-subtle: #E6DCDB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B08682",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E6E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0CECD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C6ABA9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AC8986",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8F6A66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6F5553",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#51403E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#362C2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221C1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B08682

Color Lab

Pairs with #B08682

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