What color is #BC6CA0?

#BC6CA0 is a medium magenta. In RGB it is rgb(188, 108, 160), and in HSL hsl(321, 37%, 58%).

Is #BC6CA0 accessible as text?

On white, #BC6CA0 has a contrast ratio of 3.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC6CA0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC6CA0?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-400 (#FB64B6).

What colors go well with #BC6CA0?

#BC6CA0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6CBC88. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC6CA0 below.

Is #BC6CA0 good for buttons?

#BC6CA0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC6CA0 — white text only reaches 3.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC6CA0 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #BC6CA0 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC6CA0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC6CA0

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC6CA0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC6CA0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC6CA0 Secondary #BA6031 Accent #7D7540 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

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 #BC6CA0 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F2E2D1 Accent #9C9462 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 #BC6CA0 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25324B

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 #BC6CA0 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5D203C Accent #E6C2C4 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 #BC6CA0 Secondary #CAACBE Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

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 #BC6CA0 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

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

Naturalness 9/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 81/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 #EFE4EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC6C85 — 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 #BC6CA0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC6CA0;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 108 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.7% 0.121 341.6);
  --color-50: #FAF4F8;
  --color-100: #F3E3ED;
  --color-200: #E5C7DB;
  --color-300: #CFA0BF;
  --color-400: #B87AA2;
  --color-500: #9B5A84;
  --color-600: #784A68;
  --color-700: #56384C;
  --color-800: #392833;
  --color-900: #241A20;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F8',
    100: '#F3E3ED',
    200: '#E5C7DB',
    300: '#CFA0BF',
    400: '#B87AA2',
    500: '#9B5A84',
    600: '#784A68',
    700: '#56384C',
    800: '#392833',
    900: '#241A20',
  },
}

$base: #BC6CA0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F8;
$base-100: #F3E3ED;
$base-200: #E5C7DB;
$base-300: #CFA0BF;
$base-400: #B87AA2;
$base-500: #9B5A84;
$base-600: #784A68;
$base-700: #56384C;
$base-800: #392833;
$base-900: #241A20;
$base-hover: #A24B83;
$base-subtle: #E8D6E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC6CA0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E3ED",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C7DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B87AA2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B5A84",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#784A68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56384C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392833",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241A20",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC6CA0

Color Lab

Pairs with #BC6CA0

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