What color is #BD978A?

#BD978A is a light, muted red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(189, 151, 138), and in HSL hsl(15, 28%, 64%).

Is #BD978A accessible as text?

On white, #BD978A has a contrast ratio of 2.64:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #BD978A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BD978A?

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

What colors go well with #BD978A?

#BD978A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #89B0BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BD978A below.

Is #BD978A good for buttons?

#BD978A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BD978A — white text only reaches 2.64:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BD978A the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BD978A 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.

#BD978A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BD978A

Not just a swatch — here's how #BD978A works with other colors. Named schemes with #BD978A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BD978A Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 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 #BD978A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #BD978A Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

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 #BD978A Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #BD978A Secondary #D8CAC5 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 #BD978A 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 68/100

High

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

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BD978A with

Lilac Sand Cadet Grey Greige Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EBE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BDA789 — 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 #BD978A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BD978A;
  --color-base-rgb: 189 151 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.8% 0.050 39.7);
  --color-50: #FAF6F5;
  --color-100: #F1E8E5;
  --color-200: #E2D1CB;
  --color-300: #CAAFA6;
  --color-400: #B08D82;
  --color-500: #936E62;
  --color-600: #72584F;
  --color-700: #53423C;
  --color-800: #372D2A;
  --color-900: #221D1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF6F5',
    100: '#F1E8E5',
    200: '#E2D1CB',
    300: '#CAAFA6',
    400: '#B08D82',
    500: '#936E62',
    600: '#72584F',
    700: '#53423C',
    800: '#372D2A',
    900: '#221D1B',
  },
}

$base: #BD978A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F5;
$base-100: #F1E8E5;
$base-200: #E2D1CB;
$base-300: #CAAFA6;
$base-400: #B08D82;
$base-500: #936E62;
$base-600: #72584F;
$base-700: #53423C;
$base-800: #372D2A;
$base-900: #221D1B;
$base-hover: #A57160;
$base-subtle: #E9E1DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BD978A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E8E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2D1CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAAFA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B08D82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#936E62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#72584F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53423C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372D2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221D1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BD978A

Color Lab

Pairs with #BD978A

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