What color is #C09796?

#C09796 is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(192, 151, 150), and in HSL hsl(1, 25%, 67%).

Is #C09796 accessible as text?

On white, #C09796 has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.11:1 (passes). For text placed on #C09796, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C09796?

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

What colors go well with #C09796?

#C09796 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #96BFC0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C09796 below.

Is #C09796 good for buttons?

#C09796 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C09796 — white text only reaches 2.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C09796 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C09796 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C09796 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C09796

Not just a swatch — here's how #C09796 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C09796 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C09796 Secondary #B86327 Accent #787742 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 #C09796 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C09796 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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 #C09796 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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 #C09796 Secondary #DACBCA 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 #C09796 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 66/100

High

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

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 19/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 40/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C09796 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 7.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #C0A596 — 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 #C09796 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C09796;
  --color-base-rgb: 192 151 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.4% 0.049 20.0);
  --color-50: #F9F5F5;
  --color-100: #F0E5E5;
  --color-200: #E0CCCC;
  --color-300: #C8A8A7;
  --color-400: #AE8584;
  --color-500: #906564;
  --color-600: #705251;
  --color-700: #513E3D;
  --color-800: #362B2A;
  --color-900: #221B1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#F9F5F5',
    100: '#F0E5E5',
    200: '#E0CCCC',
    300: '#C8A8A7',
    400: '#AE8584',
    500: '#906564',
    600: '#705251',
    700: '#513E3D',
    800: '#362B2A',
    900: '#221B1B',
  },
}

$base: #C09796;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F5F5;
$base-100: #F0E5E5;
$base-200: #E0CCCC;
$base-300: #C8A8A7;
$base-400: #AE8584;
$base-500: #906564;
$base-600: #705251;
$base-700: #513E3D;
$base-800: #362B2A;
$base-900: #221B1B;
$base-hover: #A66C6B;
$base-subtle: #EBE1E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C09796",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E5E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0CCCC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8A8A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AE8584",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#906564",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#705251",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#513E3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#362B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C09796

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Pairs with #C09796

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