What color is #BD7579?

#BD7579 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(189, 117, 121), and in HSL hsl(357, 35%, 60%).

Is #BD7579 accessible as text?

On white, #BD7579 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 #BD7579, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BD7579?

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

What colors go well with #BD7579?

#BD7579 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #75BDB9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BD7579 below.

Is #BD7579 good for buttons?

#BD7579 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BD7579 — white text only reaches 3.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BD7579 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BD7579 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BD7579 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BD7579

Not just a swatch — here's how #BD7579 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BD7579 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BD7579 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #BD7579 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 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 #BD7579 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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 #BD7579 Accent #AEC3B2 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BD7579 Secondary #CBB0B0 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 #BD7579 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 66/100

High

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

Vintage feel 83/100

Very high

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 73/100

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.

Pairs with #BD7579

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People also use #BD7579 with

Puce Camel Verdigris Gainsboro Espresso

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 #F0E5E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BD8A75 — 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 #BD7579 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BD7579;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 117 121;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.0% 0.091 16.3);
  --color-50: #FAF4F5;
  --color-100: #F2E3E4;
  --color-200: #E4C8C9;
  --color-300: #CEA1A3;
  --color-400: #B67C7F;
  --color-500: #995C5F;
  --color-600: #774B4D;
  --color-700: #56393B;
  --color-800: #392829;
  --color-900: #231A1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F5',
    100: '#F2E3E4',
    200: '#E4C8C9',
    300: '#CEA1A3',
    400: '#B67C7F',
    500: '#995C5F',
    600: '#774B4D',
    700: '#56393B',
    800: '#392829',
    900: '#231A1A',
  },
}

$base: #BD7579;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F5;
$base-100: #F2E3E4;
$base-200: #E4C8C9;
$base-300: #CEA1A3;
$base-400: #B67C7F;
$base-500: #995C5F;
$base-600: #774B4D;
$base-700: #56393B;
$base-800: #392829;
$base-900: #231A1A;
$base-hover: #A55054;
$base-subtle: #E9D8D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BD7579",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA1A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B67C7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#995C5F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774B4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}