What color is #BC7D70?

#BC7D70 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(188, 125, 112), and in HSL hsl(10, 36%, 59%).

Is #BC7D70 accessible as text?

On white, #BC7D70 has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC7D70, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC7D70?

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

What colors go well with #BC7D70?

#BC7D70 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #71B0BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC7D70 below.

Is #BC7D70 good for buttons?

#BC7D70 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC7D70 — white text only reaches 3.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC7D70 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BC7D70 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC7D70 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC7D70

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC7D70 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC7D70 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC7D70 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #BC7D70 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F 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 #BC7D70 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D 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 #BC7D70 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

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 #BC7D70 Secondary #CDB5B0 Support #9B9186 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 #BC7D70 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 81/100

Very high

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

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 #BC7D70 with

Puce Sand Cadet Grey Gainsboro 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #BC9671 — 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 #BC7D70 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC7D70;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 125 112;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.1% 0.082 32.2);
  --color-50: #FAF5F4;
  --color-100: #F2E5E3;
  --color-200: #E5CCC8;
  --color-300: #CFA8A0;
  --color-400: #B7857B;
  --color-500: #9A655B;
  --color-600: #77524A;
  --color-700: #563E39;
  --color-800: #392B28;
  --color-900: #231B1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF5F4',
    100: '#F2E5E3',
    200: '#E5CCC8',
    300: '#CFA8A0',
    400: '#B7857B',
    500: '#9A655B',
    600: '#77524A',
    700: '#563E39',
    800: '#392B28',
    900: '#231B1A',
  },
}

$base: #BC7D70;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F4;
$base-100: #F2E5E3;
$base-200: #E5CCC8;
$base-300: #CFA8A0;
$base-400: #B7857B;
$base-500: #9A655B;
$base-600: #77524A;
$base-700: #563E39;
$base-800: #392B28;
$base-900: #231B1A;
$base-hover: #A45B4D;
$base-subtle: #E8DAD7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC7D70",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E5E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5CCC8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA8A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B7857B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A655B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#77524A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#563E39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392B28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231B1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC7D70

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Pairs with #BC7D70

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