What color is #BC989D?

#BC989D is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(188, 152, 157), and in HSL hsl(352, 21%, 67%).

Is #BC989D accessible as text?

On white, #BC989D has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC989D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC989D?

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

What colors go well with #BC989D?

#BC989D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #99BDB8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC989D below.

Is #BC989D good for buttons?

#BC989D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC989D — white text only reaches 2.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC989D the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BC989D is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC989D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC989D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC989D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC989D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BC989D 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC989D Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC989D Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Rosy Brown 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 #BC989D Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #BC989D Secondary #D9CBCD 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 #BC989D 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 60/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 67/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 17/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 60/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BC989D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BC989D with

Thistle Khaki Ash Gray Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1ECEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BDA099 — 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 #BC989D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC989D;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 152 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.4% 0.043 8.9);
  --color-50: #F9F6F6;
  --color-100: #EFE6E7;
  --color-200: #DFCED0;
  --color-300: #C5AAAE;
  --color-400: #AA888C;
  --color-500: #8D686D;
  --color-600: #6E5457;
  --color-700: #503F41;
  --color-800: #352B2D;
  --color-900: #211C1D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#F9F6F6',
    100: '#EFE6E7',
    200: '#DFCED0',
    300: '#C5AAAE',
    400: '#AA888C',
    500: '#8D686D',
    600: '#6E5457',
    700: '#503F41',
    800: '#352B2D',
    900: '#211C1D',
  },
}

$base: #BC989D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F6F6;
$base-100: #EFE6E7;
$base-200: #DFCED0;
$base-300: #C5AAAE;
$base-400: #AA888C;
$base-500: #8D686D;
$base-600: #6E5457;
$base-700: #503F41;
$base-800: #352B2D;
$base-900: #211C1D;
$base-hover: #A27076;
$base-subtle: #EAE2E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC989D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F6F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EFE6E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DFCED0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C5AAAE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AA888C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#8D686D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#6E5457",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#503F41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#352B2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#211C1D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}