What color is #BD8080?

#BD8080 is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(189, 128, 128), and in HSL hsl(0, 32%, 62%).

Is #BD8080 accessible as text?

On white, #BD8080 has a contrast ratio of 3.20:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #BD8080, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BD8080?

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

What colors go well with #BD8080?

#BD8080 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7FBDBD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BD8080 below.

Is #BD8080 good for buttons?

#BD8080 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BD8080 — white text only reaches 3.20:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BD8080 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BD8080 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BD8080 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BD8080

Not just a swatch — here's how #BD8080 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BD8080 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BD8080 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 #BD8080 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 #BD8080 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 #BD8080 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 #BD8080 Secondary #CFB8B7 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 #BD8080 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 65/100

High

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

Vintage feel 75/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BD8080

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People also use #BD8080 with

Lilac Camel Laurel Green 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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E7E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BD947F — 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 #BD8080 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BD8080;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 128 128;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.2% 0.076 19.3);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F2E4E4;
  --color-200: #E3C9C9;
  --color-300: #CCA3A3;
  --color-400: #B37F7F;
  --color-500: #975E5E;
  --color-600: #754D4D;
  --color-700: #543A3A;
  --color-800: #382929;
  --color-900: #231A1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F2E4E4',
    200: '#E3C9C9',
    300: '#CCA3A3',
    400: '#B37F7F',
    500: '#975E5E',
    600: '#754D4D',
    700: '#543A3A',
    800: '#382929',
    900: '#231A1A',
  },
}

$base: #BD8080;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F2E4E4;
$base-200: #E3C9C9;
$base-300: #CCA3A3;
$base-400: #B37F7F;
$base-500: #975E5E;
$base-600: #754D4D;
$base-700: #543A3A;
$base-800: #382929;
$base-900: #231A1A;
$base-hover: #A75656;
$base-subtle: #E9DBDB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BD8080",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E4E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E3C9C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CCA3A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B37F7F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#975E5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#754D4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543A3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BD8080

Color Lab

Pairs with #BD8080

UI roles & guardrails

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