What color is #BC709F?

#BC709F is a medium pink. In RGB it is rgb(188, 112, 159), and in HSL hsl(323, 36%, 59%).

Is #BC709F accessible as text?

On white, #BC709F has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC709F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC709F?

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

What colors go well with #BC709F?

#BC709F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #71BC8E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC709F below.

Is #BC709F good for buttons?

#BC709F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC709F — white text only reaches 3.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC709F the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #BC709F is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC709F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC709F

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC709F works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC709F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC709F 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 #BC709F Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9462 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 #BC709F 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 #BC709F Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203C 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 #BC709F Secondary #CBAFBF 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 #BC709F 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 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 10/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 66/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

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

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC709F with

Wisteria Rose Gold Dark Sea Green Gainsboro Eggplant

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 5.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E5EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC7186 — 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 #BC709F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC709F;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 112 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.3% 0.113 343.0);
  --color-50: #FAF4F8;
  --color-100: #F2E3EC;
  --color-200: #E5C8DA;
  --color-300: #CFA0BD;
  --color-400: #B77BA0;
  --color-500: #9A5B82;
  --color-600: #774A66;
  --color-700: #56394B;
  --color-800: #392832;
  --color-900: #231A20;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F8',
    100: '#F2E3EC',
    200: '#E5C8DA',
    300: '#CFA0BD',
    400: '#B77BA0',
    500: '#9A5B82',
    600: '#774A66',
    700: '#56394B',
    800: '#392832',
    900: '#231A20',
  },
}

$base: #BC709F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F8;
$base-100: #F2E3EC;
$base-200: #E5C8DA;
$base-300: #CFA0BD;
$base-400: #B77BA0;
$base-500: #9A5B82;
$base-600: #774A66;
$base-700: #56394B;
$base-800: #392832;
$base-900: #231A20;
$base-hover: #A44D82;
$base-subtle: #E8D7E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC709F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3EC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77BA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56394B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392832",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A20",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC709F

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Pairs with #BC709F

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