What color is #B87296?

#B87296 is a medium, muted pink. In RGB it is rgb(184, 114, 150), and in HSL hsl(329, 33%, 58%).

Is #B87296 accessible as text?

On white, #B87296 has a contrast ratio of 3.57:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #B87296, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B87296?

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

What colors go well with #B87296?

#B87296 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #71B793. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B87296 below.

Is #B87296 good for buttons?

#B87296 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B87296 — white text only reaches 3.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B87296 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #B87296 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#B87296 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B87296

Not just a swatch — here's how #B87296 works with other colors. Named schemes with #B87296 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B87296 Secondary #B96130 Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #B87296 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 Secondary #3C3833

Rose Gold 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 #B87296 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

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

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B87296 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Rose Gold sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #B87296 Secondary #C9AEBB Support #9C9087 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 #B87296 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 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 15/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B87296

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For fashion

People also use #B87296 with

Wisteria Rose Gold Dark Sea Green Gainsboro Eggplant

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 #EFE4EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #B7717E — 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 #B87296 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Packaging

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #B87296;
  --color-base-rgb: 184 114 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.8% 0.099 348.1);
  --color-50: #FAF5F7;
  --color-100: #F2E3EB;
  --color-200: #E4C9D7;
  --color-300: #CDA2B8;
  --color-400: #B47E9A;
  --color-500: #975D7B;
  --color-600: #754C62;
  --color-700: #553A48;
  --color-800: #382931;
  --color-900: #231A1F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF5F7',
    100: '#F2E3EB',
    200: '#E4C9D7',
    300: '#CDA2B8',
    400: '#B47E9A',
    500: '#975D7B',
    600: '#754C62',
    700: '#553A48',
    800: '#382931',
    900: '#231A1F',
  },
}

$base: #B87296;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F7;
$base-100: #F2E3EB;
$base-200: #E4C9D7;
$base-300: #CDA2B8;
$base-400: #B47E9A;
$base-500: #975D7B;
$base-600: #754C62;
$base-700: #553A48;
$base-800: #382931;
$base-900: #231A1F;
$base-hover: #9D4F78;
$base-subtle: #E7D7DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B87296",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C9D7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDA2B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B47E9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#975D7B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#754C62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#553A48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382931",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}