What color is #BE7987?

#BE7987 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(190, 121, 135), and in HSL hsl(348, 35%, 61%).

Is #BE7987 accessible as text?

On white, #BE7987 has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #BE7987, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BE7987?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #BE7987?

#BE7987 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #79BEB0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BE7987 below.

Is #BE7987 good for buttons?

#BE7987 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BE7987 — white text only reaches 3.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BE7987 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BE7987 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BE7987 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BE7987

Not just a swatch — here's how #BE7987 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BE7987 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BE7987 Surface #F1E8DC 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BE7987 Secondary #B8622B 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 #BE7987 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 #BE7987 Accent #AEC3B1 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 #BE7987 Secondary #CEB4B8 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 #BE7987 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 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 43/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 80/100

High

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

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 69/100

High

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

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BE7987 with

Lilac Camel Dark Sea Green 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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E6E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BE8279 — 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 #BE7987 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BE7987;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 121 135;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.2% 0.088 6.6);
  --color-50: #FAF4F6;
  --color-100: #F2E3E6;
  --color-200: #E4C8CE;
  --color-300: #CEA1AA;
  --color-400: #B67C88;
  --color-500: #995C68;
  --color-600: #774B54;
  --color-700: #56393F;
  --color-800: #39282B;
  --color-900: #231A1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FAF4F6',
    100: '#F2E3E6',
    200: '#E4C8CE',
    300: '#CEA1AA',
    400: '#B67C88',
    500: '#995C68',
    600: '#774B54',
    700: '#56393F',
    800: '#39282B',
    900: '#231A1C',
  },
}

$base: #BE7987;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF4F6;
$base-100: #F2E3E6;
$base-200: #E4C8CE;
$base-300: #CEA1AA;
$base-400: #B67C88;
$base-500: #995C68;
$base-600: #774B54;
$base-700: #56393F;
$base-800: #39282B;
$base-900: #231A1C;
$base-hover: #A85162;
$base-subtle: #E9D9DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BE7987",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF4F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E3E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4C8CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CEA1AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B67C88",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#995C68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#774B54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#56393F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#39282B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231A1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BE7987

Color Lab

Pairs with #BE7987

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