What color is #BB6D75?

#BB6D75 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(187, 109, 117), and in HSL hsl(354, 36%, 58%).

Is #BB6D75 accessible as text?

On white, #BB6D75 has a contrast ratio of 3.78:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB6D75, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB6D75?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-500 (#7C6D67).

What colors go well with #BB6D75?

#BB6D75 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6DBAB3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB6D75 below.

Is #BB6D75 good for buttons?

#BB6D75 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB6D75 — white text only reaches 3.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB6D75 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BB6D75 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB6D75 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB6D75

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB6D75 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB6D75 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB6D75 Secondary #B86229 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BB6D75 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C 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 #BB6D75 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BB6D75 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BB6D75 Secondary #C7AAAB 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 #BB6D75 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 62/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 81/100

Very high

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 80/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BB6D75 with

Puce Camel Verdigris Gainsboro Espresso

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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE4E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BA7F6D — 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 #BB6D75 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB6D75;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 109 117;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.3% 0.099 13.8);
  --color-50: #FAF4F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E4;
  --color-200: #E5C8CA;
  --color-300: #CFA0A5;
  --color-400: #B77B81;
  --color-500: #9A5B61;
  --color-600: #774A4F;
  --color-700: #56393C;
  --color-800: #39282A;
  --color-900: #231A1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F5',
    100: '#F2E3E4',
    200: '#E5C8CA',
    300: '#CFA0A5',
    400: '#B77B81',
    500: '#9A5B61',
    600: '#774A4F',
    700: '#56393C',
    800: '#39282A',
    900: '#231A1B',
  },
}

$base: #BB6D75;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E4;
$base-200: #E5C8CA;
$base-300: #CFA0A5;
$base-400: #B77B81;
$base-500: #9A5B61;
$base-600: #774A4F;
$base-700: #56393C;
$base-800: #39282A;
$base-900: #231A1B;
$base-hover: #A14C54;
$base-subtle: #E8D6D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB6D75",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77B81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB6D75

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB6D75

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