What color is #BC7196?

#BC7196 is a medium pink. In RGB it is rgb(188, 113, 150), and in HSL hsl(330, 36%, 59%).

Is #BC7196 accessible as text?

On white, #BC7196 has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.94:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC7196, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC7196?

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

What colors go well with #BC7196?

#BC7196 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #71BC96. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC7196 below.

Is #BC7196 good for buttons?

#BC7196 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC7196 — white text only reaches 3.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC7196 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #BC7196 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC7196 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC7196

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC7196 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC7196 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC7196 Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 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 #BC7196 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9563 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 #BC7196 Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

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 #BC7196 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B 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 #BC7196 Secondary #CBAFBB Support #9C9087 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 #BC7196 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 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 16/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 77/100

High

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

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC7196 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 #F0E5EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC717D — 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 #BC7196 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC7196;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 113 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.1% 0.105 349.5);
  --color-50: #FAF4F7;
  --color-100: #F2E3EB;
  --color-200: #E5C8D6;
  --color-300: #CFA0B8;
  --color-400: #B77B99;
  --color-500: #9A5B7A;
  --color-600: #774A61;
  --color-700: #563947;
  --color-800: #392830;
  --color-900: #231A1F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F7',
    100: '#F2E3EB',
    200: '#E5C8D6',
    300: '#CFA0B8',
    400: '#B77B99',
    500: '#9A5B7A',
    600: '#774A61',
    700: '#563947',
    800: '#392830',
    900: '#231A1F',
  },
}

$base: #BC7196;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F7;
$base-100: #F2E3EB;
$base-200: #E5C8D6;
$base-300: #CFA0B8;
$base-400: #B77B99;
$base-500: #9A5B7A;
$base-600: #774A61;
$base-700: #563947;
$base-800: #392830;
$base-900: #231A1F;
$base-hover: #A44D78;
$base-subtle: #E8D7E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC7196",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8D6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77B99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563947",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392830",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC7196

Color Lab

Pairs with #BC7196

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