What color is #BD6989?

#BD6989 is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(189, 105, 137), and in HSL hsl(337, 39%, 58%).

Is #BD6989 accessible as text?

On white, #BD6989 has a contrast ratio of 3.79:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #BD6989, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BD6989?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #BD6989?

#BD6989 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6ABE9E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BD6989 below.

Is #BD6989 good for buttons?

#BD6989 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BD6989 — white text only reaches 3.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BD6989 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #BD6989 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#BD6989 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BD6989

Not just a swatch — here's how #BD6989 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BD6989 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BD6989 Secondary #B9612E Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #BD6989 Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #BD6989 Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 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 #BD6989 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 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 #BD6989 Secondary #C9A9B3 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 #BD6989 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 83/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BD6989 with

Orchid Rose Gold Dark Sea Green 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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E4E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BE6A6E — 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 #BD6989 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BD6989;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 105 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.5% 0.113 356.6);
  --color-50: #FBF4F7;
  --color-100: #F3E2E9;
  --color-200: #E6C6D3;
  --color-300: #D19EB2;
  --color-400: #B97991;
  --color-500: #9D5872;
  --color-600: #79495B;
  --color-700: #573844;
  --color-800: #3A272E;
  --color-900: #24191D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF4F7',
    100: '#F3E2E9',
    200: '#E6C6D3',
    300: '#D19EB2',
    400: '#B97991',
    500: '#9D5872',
    600: '#79495B',
    700: '#573844',
    800: '#3A272E',
    900: '#24191D',
  },
}

$base: #BD6989;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F7;
$base-100: #F3E2E9;
$base-200: #E6C6D3;
$base-300: #D19EB2;
$base-400: #B97991;
$base-500: #9D5872;
$base-600: #79495B;
$base-700: #573844;
$base-800: #3A272E;
$base-900: #24191D;
$base-hover: #A4486C;
$base-subtle: #E8D5DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BD6989",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C6D3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D19EB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B97991",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D5872",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#79495B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#573844",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A272E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BD6989

Color Lab

Pairs with #BD6989

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