What color is #BB6C8D?

#BB6C8D is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(187, 108, 141), and in HSL hsl(335, 37%, 58%).

Is #BB6C8D accessible as text?

On white, #BB6C8D has a contrast ratio of 3.72:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB6C8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB6C8D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-500 (#79697B).

What colors go well with #BB6C8D?

#BB6C8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6CBC9B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB6C8D below.

Is #BB6C8D good for buttons?

#BB6C8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB6C8D — white text only reaches 3.72:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB6C8D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #BB6C8D is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB6C8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB6C8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB6C8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB6C8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB6C8D Secondary #B9612E Accent #7C7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #BB6C8D Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #BB6C8D Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A2 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 #BB6C8D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A 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 #BB6C8D Secondary #C8AAB5 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 #BB6C8D 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 23/100

Low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 72/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 81/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BB6C8D with

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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 5.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE4E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC6C73 — 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 #BB6C8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB6C8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 108 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.9% 0.108 354.1);
  --color-50: #FAF4F7;
  --color-100: #F3E3E9;
  --color-200: #E5C7D4;
  --color-300: #CFA0B4;
  --color-400: #B87A94;
  --color-500: #9B5A75;
  --color-600: #784A5D;
  --color-700: #563845;
  --color-800: #39282F;
  --color-900: #241A1E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F7',
    100: '#F3E3E9',
    200: '#E5C7D4',
    300: '#CFA0B4',
    400: '#B87A94',
    500: '#9B5A75',
    600: '#784A5D',
    700: '#563845',
    800: '#39282F',
    900: '#241A1E',
  },
}

$base: #BB6C8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F7;
$base-100: #F3E3E9;
$base-200: #E5C7D4;
$base-300: #CFA0B4;
$base-400: #B87A94;
$base-500: #9B5A75;
$base-600: #784A5D;
$base-700: #563845;
$base-800: #39282F;
$base-900: #241A1E;
$base-hover: #A24B6F;
$base-subtle: #E8D6DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB6C8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E3E9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C7D4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B87A94",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B5A75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#784A5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563845",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241A1E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB6C8D

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB6C8D

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