What color is #C09497?

#C09497 is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(192, 148, 151), and in HSL hsl(356, 26%, 67%).

Is #C09497 accessible as text?

On white, #C09497 has a contrast ratio of 2.65:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #C09497, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C09497?

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

What colors go well with #C09497?

#C09497 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95C1BE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C09497 below.

Is #C09497 good for buttons?

#C09497 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C09497 — white text only reaches 2.65:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C09497 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C09497 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C09497 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C09497

Not just a swatch — here's how #C09497 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C09497 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C09497 Surface #F0E8DC 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C09497 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C09497 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #989664 Secondary #3C3833

Rosy Brown 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 #C09497 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #C09497 Secondary #D9C9CA Support #9B9087 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 #C09497 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 40/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C09497 with

Lilac Khaki Ash Gray Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EBEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C1A195 — 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 #C09497 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C09497;
  --color-base-rgb: 192 148 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.9% 0.053 13.9);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F0E5E6;
  --color-200: #E1CCCD;
  --color-300: #C8A7A9;
  --color-400: #AF8386;
  --color-500: #916467;
  --color-600: #715153;
  --color-700: #523D3E;
  --color-800: #372A2B;
  --color-900: #221B1C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F0E5E6',
    200: '#E1CCCD',
    300: '#C8A7A9',
    400: '#AF8386',
    500: '#916467',
    600: '#715153',
    700: '#523D3E',
    800: '#372A2B',
    900: '#221B1C',
  },
}

$base: #C09497;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F0E5E6;
$base-200: #E1CCCD;
$base-300: #C8A7A9;
$base-400: #AF8386;
$base-500: #916467;
$base-600: #715153;
$base-700: #523D3E;
$base-800: #372A2B;
$base-900: #221B1C;
$base-hover: #A76A6E;
$base-subtle: #EBE1E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C09497",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E5E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E1CCCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8A7A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AF8386",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#916467",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#715153",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#523D3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372A2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B1C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C09497

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Pairs with #C09497

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