What color is #BF718D?

#BF718D is a medium rose. In RGB it is rgb(191, 113, 141), and in HSL hsl(338, 38%, 60%).

Is #BF718D accessible as text?

On white, #BF718D has a contrast ratio of 3.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #BF718D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BF718D?

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

What colors go well with #BF718D?

#BF718D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #72C0A3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BF718D below.

Is #BF718D good for buttons?

#BF718D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BF718D — white text only reaches 3.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BF718D the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #BF718D is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#BF718D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BF718D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BF718D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BF718D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BF718D Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #BF718D Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #BF718D Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

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 #BF718D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A 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 #BF718D Secondary #CCAFB8 Support #9C9087 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 #BF718D 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 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 28/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 73/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BF718D with

Wisteria 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 5.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E5E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C07275 — 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 #BF718D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BF718D;
  --color-base-rgb: 191 113 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.2% 0.104 357.4);
  --color-50: #FBF4F7;
  --color-100: #F3E2E8;
  --color-200: #E6C7D2;
  --color-300: #D09FB1;
  --color-400: #B87A91;
  --color-500: #9C5971;
  --color-600: #79495B;
  --color-700: #573843;
  --color-800: #3A272E;
  --color-900: #24191D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF4F7',
    100: '#F3E2E8',
    200: '#E6C7D2',
    300: '#D09FB1',
    400: '#B87A91',
    500: '#9C5971',
    600: '#79495B',
    700: '#573843',
    800: '#3A272E',
    900: '#24191D',
  },
}

$base: #BF718D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F7;
$base-100: #F3E2E8;
$base-200: #E6C7D2;
$base-300: #D09FB1;
$base-400: #B87A91;
$base-500: #9C5971;
$base-600: #79495B;
$base-700: #573843;
$base-800: #3A272E;
$base-900: #24191D;
$base-hover: #A94C6E;
$base-subtle: #E9D8DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BF718D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C7D2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D09FB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B87A91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C5971",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#79495B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#573843",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A272E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BF718D

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Pairs with #BF718D

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