What color is #BB727A?

#BB727A is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(187, 114, 122), and in HSL hsl(353, 35%, 59%).

Is #BB727A accessible as text?

On white, #BB727A has a contrast ratio of 3.62:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB727A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB727A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #BB727A?

#BB727A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #72BBB3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB727A below.

Is #BB727A good for buttons?

#BB727A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB727A — white text only reaches 3.62:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB727A the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BB727A is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB727A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB727A

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB727A works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB727A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB727A 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 #BB727A 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 #BB727A 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 #BB727A 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 #BB727A Secondary #C9ADAF 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 #BB727A 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 82/100

Very high

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

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 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BB727A 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 5.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE5E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BB8272 — 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 #BB727A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB727A;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 114 122;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.3% 0.093 13.0);
  --color-50: #FAF4F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E5;
  --color-200: #E4C8CB;
  --color-300: #CEA1A6;
  --color-400: #B67C83;
  --color-500: #995C63;
  --color-600: #774B50;
  --color-700: #56393D;
  --color-800: #39282A;
  --color-900: #231A1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F5',
    100: '#F2E3E5',
    200: '#E4C8CB',
    300: '#CEA1A6',
    400: '#B67C83',
    500: '#995C63',
    600: '#774B50',
    700: '#56393D',
    800: '#39282A',
    900: '#231A1B',
  },
}

$base: #BB727A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E5;
$base-200: #E4C8CB;
$base-300: #CEA1A6;
$base-400: #B67C83;
$base-500: #995C63;
$base-600: #774B50;
$base-700: #56393D;
$base-800: #39282A;
$base-900: #231A1B;
$base-hover: #A24E58;
$base-subtle: #E8D7D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB727A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA1A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B67C83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#995C63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774B50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB727A

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB727A

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