What color is #C1919C?

#C1919C is a light, muted rose. In RGB it is rgb(193, 145, 156), and in HSL hsl(346, 28%, 66%).

Is #C1919C accessible as text?

On white, #C1919C has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #C1919C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C1919C?

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

What colors go well with #C1919C?

#C1919C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90C1B5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C1919C below.

Is #C1919C good for buttons?

#C1919C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C1919C — white text only reaches 2.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C1919C the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C1919C is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C1919C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C1919C

Not just a swatch — here's how #C1919C works with other colors. Named schemes with #C1919C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C1919C Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 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 #C1919C Secondary #B8612C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #C1919C Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #C1919C Accent #AEC3B1 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 #C1919C Secondary #D9C7CB 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 #C1919C 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C1919C

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People also use #C1919C 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1EAEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C19590 — 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 #C1919C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C1919C;
  --color-base-rgb: 193 145 156;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.5% 0.060 3.5);
  --color-50: #FAF5F6;
  --color-100: #F1E5E7;
  --color-200: #E2CBD0;
  --color-300: #CAA6AE;
  --color-400: #B0828D;
  --color-500: #93626D;
  --color-600: #724F58;
  --color-700: #533C41;
  --color-800: #372A2D;
  --color-900: #221B1D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF5F6',
    100: '#F1E5E7',
    200: '#E2CBD0',
    300: '#CAA6AE',
    400: '#B0828D',
    500: '#93626D',
    600: '#724F58',
    700: '#533C41',
    800: '#372A2D',
    900: '#221B1D',
  },
}

$base: #C1919C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F6;
$base-100: #F1E5E7;
$base-200: #E2CBD0;
$base-300: #CAA6AE;
$base-400: #B0828D;
$base-500: #93626D;
$base-600: #724F58;
$base-700: #533C41;
$base-800: #372A2D;
$base-900: #221B1D;
$base-hover: #A86575;
$base-subtle: #EBDFE2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C1919C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E5E7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2CBD0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAA6AE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B0828D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#93626D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#724F58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#533C41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372A2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B1D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}