What color is #BB7283?

#BB7283 is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(187, 114, 131), and in HSL hsl(346, 35%, 59%).

Is #BB7283 accessible as text?

On white, #BB7283 has a contrast ratio of 3.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.85:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB7283, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB7283?

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

What colors go well with #BB7283?

#BB7283 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #72BBAA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB7283 below.

Is #BB7283 good for buttons?

#BB7283 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB7283 — white text only reaches 3.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB7283 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #BB7283 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#BB7283 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB7283

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB7283 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB7283 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB7283 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #BB7283 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #BB7283 Accent #AEC3B1 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BB7283 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #BB7283 Secondary #C9AEB3 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 #BB7283 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 70/100

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 41/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 80/100

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 #BB7283 with

Puce Rosy Brown Dark Sea Green Gainsboro Taupe

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 #EFE5E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BB7972 — 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 #BB7283 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB7283;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 114 131;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.5% 0.094 5.0);
  --color-50: #FAF4F6;
  --color-100: #F2E3E7;
  --color-200: #E4C8CF;
  --color-300: #CEA1AC;
  --color-400: #B67C8A;
  --color-500: #995C6A;
  --color-600: #774B55;
  --color-700: #563940;
  --color-800: #39282C;
  --color-900: #231A1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F6',
    100: '#F2E3E7',
    200: '#E4C8CF',
    300: '#CEA1AC',
    400: '#B67C8A',
    500: '#995C6A',
    600: '#774B55',
    700: '#563940',
    800: '#39282C',
    900: '#231A1C',
  },
}

$base: #BB7283;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F6;
$base-100: #F2E3E7;
$base-200: #E4C8CF;
$base-300: #CEA1AC;
$base-400: #B67C8A;
$base-500: #995C6A;
$base-600: #774B55;
$base-700: #563940;
$base-800: #39282C;
$base-900: #231A1C;
$base-hover: #A24E62;
$base-subtle: #E8D7DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB7283",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8CF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA1AC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B67C8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#995C6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774B55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563940",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB7283

Color Lab

Pairs with #BB7283

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