What color is #C19E90?

#C19E90 is a light, muted red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(193, 158, 144), and in HSL hsl(17, 28%, 66%).

Is #C19E90 accessible as text?

On white, #C19E90 has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #C19E90, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C19E90?

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

What colors go well with #C19E90?

#C19E90 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90B3C1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C19E90 below.

Is #C19E90 good for buttons?

#C19E90 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C19E90 — white text only reaches 2.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C19E90 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C19E90 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#C19E90 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C19E90

Not just a swatch — here's how #C19E90 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C19E90 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C19E90 Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #C19E90 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #C19E90 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #C19E90 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #C19E90 Secondary #DDD0CB 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 #C19E90 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 65/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 18/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 60/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #C19E90

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People also use #C19E90 with

Lilac Sand Cadet Grey Greige 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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1ECEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C1AE90 — 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 #C19E90 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C19E90;
  --color-base-rgb: 193 158 144;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.7% 0.046 42.9);
  --color-50: #FAF6F5;
  --color-100: #F1E8E5;
  --color-200: #E2D1CB;
  --color-300: #CAB0A6;
  --color-400: #B08F82;
  --color-500: #937062;
  --color-600: #72594F;
  --color-700: #53433C;
  --color-800: #372E2A;
  --color-900: #221D1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF6F5',
    100: '#F1E8E5',
    200: '#E2D1CB',
    300: '#CAB0A6',
    400: '#B08F82',
    500: '#937062',
    600: '#72594F',
    700: '#53433C',
    800: '#372E2A',
    900: '#221D1B',
  },
}

$base: #C19E90;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F5;
$base-100: #F1E8E5;
$base-200: #E2D1CB;
$base-300: #CAB0A6;
$base-400: #B08F82;
$base-500: #937062;
$base-600: #72594F;
$base-700: #53433C;
$base-800: #372E2A;
$base-900: #221D1B;
$base-hover: #A87865;
$base-subtle: #EBE3DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C19E90",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E8E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2D1CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CAB0A6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B08F82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#937062",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#72594F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#53433C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372E2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221D1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}