What color is #BD7482?

#BD7482 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(189, 116, 130), and in HSL hsl(348, 36%, 60%).

Is #BD7482 accessible as text?

On white, #BD7482 has a contrast ratio of 3.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.98:1 (passes). For text placed on #BD7482, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BD7482?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #BD7482?

#BD7482 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #74BEAF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BD7482 below.

Is #BD7482 good for buttons?

#BD7482 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BD7482 — white text only reaches 3.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BD7482 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #BD7482 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#BD7482 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BD7482

Not just a swatch — here's how #BD7482 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BD7482 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BD7482 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BD7482 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

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 #BD7482 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #BD7482 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 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 #BD7482 Secondary #CBB0B4 Support #9B9087 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 #BD7482 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 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 80/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 74/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BD7482 with

Lilac Camel Medium Aquamarine 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 5.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E5E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BE7E74 — 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 #BD7482 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BD7482;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 116 130;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.1% 0.093 7.6);
  --color-50: #FAF4F6;
  --color-100: #F2E3E6;
  --color-200: #E5C8CD;
  --color-300: #CFA0AA;
  --color-400: #B77B87;
  --color-500: #9A5B67;
  --color-600: #774A53;
  --color-700: #56393F;
  --color-800: #39282B;
  --color-900: #231A1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F6',
    100: '#F2E3E6',
    200: '#E5C8CD',
    300: '#CFA0AA',
    400: '#B77B87',
    500: '#9A5B67',
    600: '#774A53',
    700: '#56393F',
    800: '#39282B',
    900: '#231A1C',
  },
}

$base: #BD7482;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F6;
$base-100: #F2E3E6;
$base-200: #E5C8CD;
$base-300: #CFA0AA;
$base-400: #B77B87;
$base-500: #9A5B67;
$base-600: #774A53;
$base-700: #56393F;
$base-800: #39282B;
$base-900: #231A1C;
$base-hover: #A64E60;
$base-subtle: #E9D8DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BD7482",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5C8CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFA0AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B77B87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9A5B67",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774A53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BD7482

Color Lab

Pairs with #BD7482

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