What color is #BD958B?

#BD958B is a light, muted red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(189, 149, 139), and in HSL hsl(12, 27%, 64%).

Is #BD958B accessible as text?

On white, #BD958B has a contrast ratio of 2.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.84:1 (passes). For text placed on #BD958B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BD958B?

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

What colors go well with #BD958B?

#BD958B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8AB2BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BD958B below.

Is #BD958B good for buttons?

#BD958B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BD958B — white text only reaches 2.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BD958B the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BD958B is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) 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.

#BD958B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BD958B

Not just a swatch — here's how #BD958B works with other colors. Named schemes with #BD958B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BD958B Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #BD958B Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F 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 #BD958B Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #BD958B Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

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 #BD958B Secondary #D7C8C4 Support #9B9186 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 #BD958B 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 65/100

High

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BD958B with

Lilac Khaki Cadet Grey 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EAE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCA58A — 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 #BD958B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BD958B;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 149 139;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.4% 0.051 34.4);
  --color-50: #FAF6F5;
  --color-100: #F0E7E5;
  --color-200: #E1D0CB;
  --color-300: #C9ADA6;
  --color-400: #AF8C83;
  --color-500: #926C63;
  --color-600: #725750;
  --color-700: #52413D;
  --color-800: #372D2A;
  --color-900: #221C1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF6F5',
    100: '#F0E7E5',
    200: '#E1D0CB',
    300: '#C9ADA6',
    400: '#AF8C83',
    500: '#926C63',
    600: '#725750',
    700: '#52413D',
    800: '#372D2A',
    900: '#221C1B',
  },
}

$base: #BD958B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F5;
$base-100: #F0E7E5;
$base-200: #E1D0CB;
$base-300: #C9ADA6;
$base-400: #AF8C83;
$base-500: #926C63;
$base-600: #725750;
$base-700: #52413D;
$base-800: #372D2A;
$base-900: #221C1B;
$base-hover: #A46E61;
$base-subtle: #E9E0DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BD958B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E7E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1D0CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C9ADA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AF8C83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#926C63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#725750",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#52413D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372D2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221C1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BD958B

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