What color is #BE6A81?

#BE6A81 is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(190, 106, 129), and in HSL hsl(344, 39%, 58%).

Is #BE6A81 accessible as text?

On white, #BE6A81 has a contrast ratio of 3.77:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.57:1 (passes). For text placed on #BE6A81, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BE6A81?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #BE6A81?

#BE6A81 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6ABEA7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BE6A81 below.

Is #BE6A81 good for buttons?

#BE6A81 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BE6A81 — white text only reaches 3.77:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BE6A81 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BE6A81 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) 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.

#BE6A81 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BE6A81

Not just a swatch — here's how #BE6A81 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BE6A81 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BE6A81 Secondary #B9612C 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BE6A81 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Rose Gold anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BE6A81 Accent #AFC3B1 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 #BE6A81 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 #BE6A81 Secondary #C9A9B0 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 #BE6A81 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 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

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

Naturalness 39/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 74/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 82/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BE6A81 with

Puce Rosy Brown 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 4.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E4E7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BE706A — 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 #BE6A81 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BE6A81;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 106 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.5% 0.110 3.2);
  --color-50: #FBF4F6;
  --color-100: #F3E2E7;
  --color-200: #E6C6CF;
  --color-300: #D19EAC;
  --color-400: #B9798A;
  --color-500: #9D586A;
  --color-600: #794956;
  --color-700: #573840;
  --color-800: #3A272C;
  --color-900: #24191C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF4F6',
    100: '#F3E2E7',
    200: '#E6C6CF',
    300: '#D19EAC',
    400: '#B9798A',
    500: '#9D586A',
    600: '#794956',
    700: '#573840',
    800: '#3A272C',
    900: '#24191C',
  },
}

$base: #BE6A81;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F6;
$base-100: #F3E2E7;
$base-200: #E6C6CF;
$base-300: #D19EAC;
$base-400: #B9798A;
$base-500: #9D586A;
$base-600: #794956;
$base-700: #573840;
$base-800: #3A272C;
$base-900: #24191C;
$base-hover: #A44861;
$base-subtle: #E8D5DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BE6A81",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C6CF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D19EAC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B9798A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9D586A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#794956",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#573840",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A272C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BE6A81

Color Lab

Pairs with #BE6A81

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