What color is #B28086?

#B28086 is a medium, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(178, 128, 134), and in HSL hsl(353, 25%, 60%).

Is #B28086 accessible as text?

On white, #B28086 has a contrast ratio of 3.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #B28086, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B28086?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #B28086?

#B28086 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80B3AD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B28086 below.

Is #B28086 good for buttons?

#B28086 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B28086 — white text only reaches 3.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B28086 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #B28086 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B28086 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B28086

Not just a swatch — here's how #B28086 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B28086 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #B28086 Surface #F0E8DC 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B28086 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B28086 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989564 Secondary #3C3833

Rosy Brown anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B28086 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #B28086 Secondary #C8B5B7 Support #9B9087 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 #B28086 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 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 40/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 61/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B28086 with

Lilac Rosy Brown 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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE7E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B38B80 — 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 #B28086 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B28086;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 128 134;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.1% 0.062 11.0);
  --color-50: #F9F5F6;
  --color-100: #F0E5E6;
  --color-200: #E0CCCE;
  --color-300: #C8A7AB;
  --color-400: #AE8489;
  --color-500: #90646A;
  --color-600: #705155;
  --color-700: #513D40;
  --color-800: #362A2C;
  --color-900: #221B1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#F9F5F6',
    100: '#F0E5E6',
    200: '#E0CCCE',
    300: '#C8A7AB',
    400: '#AE8489',
    500: '#90646A',
    600: '#705155',
    700: '#513D40',
    800: '#362A2C',
    900: '#221B1C',
  },
}

$base: #B28086;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F5F6;
$base-100: #F0E5E6;
$base-200: #E0CCCE;
$base-300: #C8A7AB;
$base-400: #AE8489;
$base-500: #90646A;
$base-600: #705155;
$base-700: #513D40;
$base-800: #362A2C;
$base-900: #221B1C;
$base-hover: #995C63;
$base-subtle: #E6DBDC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B28086",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F5F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E5E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0CCCE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8A7AB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AE8489",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#90646A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#705155",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#513D40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#362A2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B28086

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