What color is #BB888B?

#BB888B is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(187, 136, 139), and in HSL hsl(356, 27%, 63%).

Is #BB888B accessible as text?

On white, #BB888B has a contrast ratio of 3.00:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB888B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB888B?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #BB888B?

#BB888B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #87BAB7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB888B below.

Is #BB888B good for buttons?

#BB888B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB888B — white text only reaches 3.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB888B the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BB888B is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BB888B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB888B

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB888B works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB888B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB888B Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rosy Brown as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BB888B Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BB888B Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Rosy Brown 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 #BB888B Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Rosy Brown opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BB888B Secondary #D1BEBF Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown 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 Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BB888B 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 48/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BB888B with

Lilac Camel Laurel 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E8E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BA9587 — 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 #BB888B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB888B;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 136 139;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.7% 0.063 14.9);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F0E5E6;
  --color-200: #E1CBCD;
  --color-300: #C9A6A8;
  --color-400: #AF8386;
  --color-500: #926366;
  --color-600: #725052;
  --color-700: #523D3E;
  --color-800: #372A2B;
  --color-900: #221B1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F0E5E6',
    200: '#E1CBCD',
    300: '#C9A6A8',
    400: '#AF8386',
    500: '#926366',
    600: '#725052',
    700: '#523D3E',
    800: '#372A2B',
    900: '#221B1B',
  },
}

$base: #BB888B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F0E5E6;
$base-200: #E1CBCD;
$base-300: #C9A6A8;
$base-400: #AF8386;
$base-500: #926366;
$base-600: #725052;
$base-700: #523D3E;
$base-800: #372A2B;
$base-900: #221B1B;
$base-hover: #A35E63;
$base-subtle: #E9DDDE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB888B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E5E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1CBCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C9A6A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AF8386",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#926366",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#725052",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#523D3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372A2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB888B

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