What color is #B3787F?

#B3787F is a medium, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(179, 120, 127), and in HSL hsl(353, 28%, 59%).

Is #B3787F accessible as text?

On white, #B3787F has a contrast ratio of 3.55:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #B3787F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B3787F?

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

What colors go well with #B3787F?

#B3787F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #79B4AD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B3787F below.

Is #B3787F good for buttons?

#B3787F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B3787F — white text only reaches 3.55:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B3787F the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #B3787F is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#B3787F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B3787F

Not just a swatch — here's how #B3787F works with other colors. Named schemes with #B3787F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B3787F Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rose Gold 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 #B3787F Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rose Gold 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 #B3787F Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Rose Gold 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 #B3787F Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Rose Gold 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 #B3787F Secondary #C6AFB1 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rose Gold 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 Rose Gold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #B3787F 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 48/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 77/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #B3787F with

Puce Camel Verdigris 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 5.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE6E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B48679 — 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 #B3787F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #B3787F;
  --color-base-rgb: 179 120 127;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.5% 0.075 11.6);
  --color-50: #FAF5F6;
  --color-100: #F1E5E6;
  --color-200: #E2CBCD;
  --color-300: #CAA6AA;
  --color-400: #B08287;
  --color-500: #936268;
  --color-600: #724F54;
  --color-700: #533C3F;
  --color-800: #372A2B;
  --color-900: #221B1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF5F6',
    100: '#F1E5E6',
    200: '#E2CBCD',
    300: '#CAA6AA',
    400: '#B08287',
    500: '#936268',
    600: '#724F54',
    700: '#533C3F',
    800: '#372A2B',
    900: '#221B1C',
  },
}

$base: #B3787F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F6;
$base-100: #F1E5E6;
$base-200: #E2CBCD;
$base-300: #CAA6AA;
$base-400: #B08287;
$base-500: #936268;
$base-600: #724F54;
$base-700: #533C3F;
$base-800: #372A2B;
$base-900: #221B1C;
$base-hover: #9A575F;
$base-subtle: #E6D9DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B3787F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E5E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2CBCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAA6AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B08287",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#936268",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#724F54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#533C3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372A2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #B3787F

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