What color is #BB5E6D?

#BB5E6D is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(187, 94, 109), and in HSL hsl(350, 41%, 55%).

Is #BB5E6D accessible as text?

On white, #BB5E6D has a contrast ratio of 4.26:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.93:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB5E6D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB5E6D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #BB5E6D?

#BB5E6D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5DBBAC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB5E6D below.

Is #BB5E6D good for buttons?

#BB5E6D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB5E6D — white text only reaches 4.26:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB5E6D the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BB5E6D is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB5E6D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB5E6D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB5E6D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB5E6D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB5E6D 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB5E6D Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989564 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.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BB5E6D Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F39 Anchor #5A2230

Rose Gold plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BB5E6D Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #BB5E6D Secondary #C39FA3 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 #BB5E6D 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

Moderate

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 74/100

High

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

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 91/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

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 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE1E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BB6D5D — 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 #BB5E6D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB5E6D;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 94 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.7% 0.120 11.3);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F3E2E5;
  --color-200: #E7C6CB;
  --color-300: #D29DA6;
  --color-400: #BB7782;
  --color-500: #9E5662;
  --color-600: #7A4750;
  --color-700: #58373C;
  --color-800: #3A272A;
  --color-900: #24191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F3E2E5',
    200: '#E7C6CB',
    300: '#D29DA6',
    400: '#BB7782',
    500: '#9E5662',
    600: '#7A4750',
    700: '#58373C',
    800: '#3A272A',
    900: '#24191B',
  },
}

$base: #BB5E6D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F3E2E5;
$base-200: #E7C6CB;
$base-300: #D29DA6;
$base-400: #BB7782;
$base-500: #9E5662;
$base-600: #7A4750;
$base-700: #58373C;
$base-800: #3A272A;
$base-900: #24191B;
$base-hover: #9E4252;
$base-subtle: #E7D2D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB5E6D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7C6CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D29DA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BB7782",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E5662",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A4750",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#58373C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A272A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB5E6D

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB5E6D

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