What color is #C08074?

#C08074 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(192, 128, 116), and in HSL hsl(9, 38%, 60%).

Is #C08074 accessible as text?

On white, #C08074 has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.58:1 (passes). For text placed on #C08074, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C08074?

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

What colors go well with #C08074?

#C08074 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #72B4C0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C08074 below.

Is #C08074 good for buttons?

#C08074 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C08074 — white text only reaches 3.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C08074 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C08074 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C08074 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C08074

Not just a swatch — here's how #C08074 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C08074 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C08074 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #C08074 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 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 #C08074 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #C08074 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

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 #C08074 Secondary #D0B8B3 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 #C08074 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

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

Naturalness 93/100

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 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 64/100

High

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

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C08074

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People also use #C08074 with

Puce Sand Verdigris Gainsboro Espresso

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 5.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E7E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C09872 — 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 #C08074 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C08074;
  --color-base-rgb: 192 128 116;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.2% 0.082 31.1);
  --color-50: #FBF5F4;
  --color-100: #F3E5E2;
  --color-200: #E6CBC7;
  --color-300: #D0A69F;
  --color-400: #B8837A;
  --color-500: #9C6359;
  --color-600: #795049;
  --color-700: #573D38;
  --color-800: #3A2A27;
  --color-900: #241B19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FBF5F4',
    100: '#F3E5E2',
    200: '#E6CBC7',
    300: '#D0A69F',
    400: '#B8837A',
    500: '#9C6359',
    600: '#795049',
    700: '#573D38',
    800: '#3A2A27',
    900: '#241B19',
  },
}

$base: #C08074;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F4;
$base-100: #F3E5E2;
$base-200: #E6CBC7;
$base-300: #D0A69F;
$base-400: #B8837A;
$base-500: #9C6359;
$base-600: #795049;
$base-700: #573D38;
$base-800: #3A2A27;
$base-900: #241B19;
$base-hover: #A95A4C;
$base-subtle: #E9DAD8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C08074",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E5E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6CBC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D0A69F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B8837A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9C6359",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#795049",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#573D38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241B19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C08074

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