What color is #BB9385?

#BB9385 is a light, muted red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(187, 147, 133), and in HSL hsl(16, 28%, 63%).

Is #BB9385 accessible as text?

On white, #BB9385 has a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #BB9385, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BB9385?

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

What colors go well with #BB9385?

#BB9385 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #86ADBB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BB9385 below.

Is #BB9385 good for buttons?

#BB9385 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BB9385 — white text only reaches 2.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BB9385 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BB9385 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) 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.

#BB9385 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BB9385

Not just a swatch — here's how #BB9385 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BB9385 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BB9385 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #BB9385 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #BB9385 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #BB9385 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #BB9385 Secondary #D5C6C1 Support #9B9186 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 #BB9385 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 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BB9385

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People also use #BB9385 with

Lilac Sand Cadet Grey Greige 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 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EAE8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BBA686 — 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 #BB9385 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BB9385;
  --color-base-rgb: 187 147 133;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.7% 0.053 40.2);
  --color-50: #FAF6F5;
  --color-100: #F1E8E5;
  --color-200: #E2D1CB;
  --color-300: #CAAFA6;
  --color-400: #B08E82;
  --color-500: #936F62;
  --color-600: #72594F;
  --color-700: #53423C;
  --color-800: #372D2A;
  --color-900: #221D1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF6F5',
    100: '#F1E8E5',
    200: '#E2D1CB',
    300: '#CAAFA6',
    400: '#B08E82',
    500: '#936F62',
    600: '#72594F',
    700: '#53423C',
    800: '#372D2A',
    900: '#221D1B',
  },
}

$base: #BB9385;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F5;
$base-100: #F1E8E5;
$base-200: #E2D1CB;
$base-300: #CAAFA6;
$base-400: #B08E82;
$base-500: #936F62;
$base-600: #72594F;
$base-700: #53423C;
$base-800: #372D2A;
$base-900: #221D1B;
$base-hover: #A4705D;
$base-subtle: #E9E0DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BB9385",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E8E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2D1CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAAFA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B08E82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#936F62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#72594F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53423C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372D2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221D1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BB9385

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Pairs with #BB9385

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