What color is #BC7874?

#BC7874 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(188, 120, 116), and in HSL hsl(3, 35%, 60%).

Is #BC7874 accessible as text?

On white, #BC7874 has a contrast ratio of 3.46:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC7874, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC7874?

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

What colors go well with #BC7874?

#BC7874 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #75B9BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC7874 below.

Is #BC7874 good for buttons?

#BC7874 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC7874 — white text only reaches 3.46:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC7874 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BC7874 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC7874 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC7874

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC7874 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC7874 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC7874 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BC7874 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rose Gold 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 #BC7874 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rose Gold 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 #BC7874 Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rose Gold 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 #BC7874 Secondary #CBB1AF Support #9B9187 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 #BC7874 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 80/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 83/100

Very high

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 71/100

High

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

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC7874 with

Puce Camel Verdigris Gainsboro Espresso

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 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E6E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BD9175 — 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 #BC7874 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC7874;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 120 116;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.3% 0.086 23.4);
  --color-50: #FAF5F4;
  --color-100: #F2E4E3;
  --color-200: #E4C9C8;
  --color-300: #CEA3A1;
  --color-400: #B67F7C;
  --color-500: #995F5C;
  --color-600: #774D4B;
  --color-700: #563B39;
  --color-800: #392928;
  --color-900: #231A1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF5F4',
    100: '#F2E4E3',
    200: '#E4C9C8',
    300: '#CEA3A1',
    400: '#B67F7C',
    500: '#995F5C',
    600: '#774D4B',
    700: '#563B39',
    800: '#392928',
    900: '#231A1A',
  },
}

$base: #BC7874;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F4;
$base-100: #F2E4E3;
$base-200: #E4C9C8;
$base-300: #CEA3A1;
$base-400: #B67F7C;
$base-500: #995F5C;
$base-600: #774D4B;
$base-700: #563B39;
$base-800: #392928;
$base-900: #231A1A;
$base-hover: #A55450;
$base-subtle: #E9D9D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC7874",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E4E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C9C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA3A1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B67F7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#995F5C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774D4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563B39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392928",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC7874

Color Lab

Pairs with #BC7874

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