What color is #BF6D5F?

#BF6D5F is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(191, 109, 95), and in HSL hsl(9, 43%, 56%).

Is #BF6D5F accessible as text?

On white, #BF6D5F 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 #BF6D5F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BF6D5F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #BF6D5F?

#BF6D5F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5FB1BF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BF6D5F below.

Is #BF6D5F good for buttons?

#BF6D5F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BF6D5F — white text only reaches 3.77:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BF6D5F the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BF6D5F is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BF6D5F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BF6D5F

Not just a swatch — here's how #BF6D5F works with other colors. Named schemes with #BF6D5F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BF6D5F Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BF6D5F Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rose Gold 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 #BF6D5F Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rose Gold opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BF6D5F Surface #F0E9DC 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BF6D5F Secondary #C9AAA4 Support #9B9186 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 #BF6D5F 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 80/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 79/100

High

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

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

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 32/100

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 #BF6D5F with

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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 #F0E4E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BF8D5F — 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 #BF6D5F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BF6D5F;
  --color-base-rgb: 191 109 95;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.3% 0.107 30.6);
  --color-50: #FBF5F4;
  --color-100: #F4E4E1;
  --color-200: #E8CAC5;
  --color-300: #D3A49C;
  --color-400: #BD8075;
  --color-500: #A06055;
  --color-600: #7C4E46;
  --color-700: #593B36;
  --color-800: #3B2926;
  --color-900: #241B19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF5F4',
    100: '#F4E4E1',
    200: '#E8CAC5',
    300: '#D3A49C',
    400: '#BD8075',
    500: '#A06055',
    600: '#7C4E46',
    700: '#593B36',
    800: '#3B2926',
    900: '#241B19',
  },
}

$base: #BF6D5F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F4;
$base-100: #F4E4E1;
$base-200: #E8CAC5;
$base-300: #D3A49C;
$base-400: #BD8075;
$base-500: #A06055;
$base-600: #7C4E46;
$base-700: #593B36;
$base-800: #3B2926;
$base-900: #241B19;
$base-hover: #A35041;
$base-subtle: #E8D6D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BF6D5F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8CAC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3A49C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD8075",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A06055",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4E46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593B36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2926",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241B19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BF6D5F

Color Lab

Pairs with #BF6D5F

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