What color is #BC8686?

#BC8686 is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(188, 134, 134), and in HSL hsl(0, 29%, 63%).

Is #BC8686 accessible as text?

On white, #BC8686 has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.89:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC8686, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC8686?

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

What colors go well with #BC8686?

#BC8686 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #85BCBC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC8686 below.

Is #BC8686 good for buttons?

#BC8686 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC8686 — white text only reaches 3.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC8686 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BC8686 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC8686 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC8686

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC8686 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC8686 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC8686 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rosy Brown 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 #BC8686 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown 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 #BC8686 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Rosy Brown 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 #BC8686 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rosy Brown 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 #BC8686 Secondary #D1BCBC Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown 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 Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BC8686 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 39/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC8686 with

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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 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E8E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC9885 — 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 #BC8686 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC8686;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 134 134;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.3% 0.067 19.0);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F1E4E4;
  --color-200: #E2CACA;
  --color-300: #CAA5A5;
  --color-400: #B18181;
  --color-500: #946161;
  --color-600: #734F4F;
  --color-700: #533C3C;
  --color-800: #372929;
  --color-900: #231B1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F1E4E4',
    200: '#E2CACA',
    300: '#CAA5A5',
    400: '#B18181',
    500: '#946161',
    600: '#734F4F',
    700: '#533C3C',
    800: '#372929',
    900: '#231B1B',
  },
}

$base: #BC8686;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F1E4E4;
$base-200: #E2CACA;
$base-300: #CAA5A5;
$base-400: #B18181;
$base-500: #946161;
$base-600: #734F4F;
$base-700: #533C3C;
$base-800: #372929;
$base-900: #231B1B;
$base-hover: #A55C5C;
$base-subtle: #E9DCDC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC8686",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E4E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2CACA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAA5A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B18181",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#946161",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#734F4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#533C3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231B1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC8686

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Pairs with #BC8686

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