What color is #C27273?

#C27273 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(194, 114, 115), and in HSL hsl(359, 40%, 60%).

Is #C27273 accessible as text?

On white, #C27273 has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #C27273, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C27273?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #C27273?

#C27273 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #70C2C0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C27273 below.

Is #C27273 good for buttons?

#C27273 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C27273 — white text only reaches 3.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C27273 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #C27273 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#C27273 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C27273

Not just a swatch — here's how #C27273 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C27273 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C27273 Secondary #B86228 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rose Gold as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #C27273 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Rose Gold 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 #C27273 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rose Gold opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C27273 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rose Gold 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #C27273 Secondary #CDAFAE Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rose Gold 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 Rose Gold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #C27273 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

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

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 76/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C27273 with

Puce Camel Medium Turquoise 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 5.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0E5E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C28A70 — 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 #C27273 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C27273;
  --color-base-rgb: 194 114 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(64.0% 0.101 19.5);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F3E2E2;
  --color-200: #E6C6C6;
  --color-300: #D19E9F;
  --color-400: #BA7879;
  --color-500: #9E5758;
  --color-600: #7A4849;
  --color-700: #583738;
  --color-800: #3A2727;
  --color-900: #241919;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F3E2E2',
    200: '#E6C6C6',
    300: '#D19E9F',
    400: '#BA7879',
    500: '#9E5758',
    600: '#7A4849',
    700: '#583738',
    800: '#3A2727',
    900: '#241919',
  },
}

$base: #C27273;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F3E2E2;
$base-200: #E6C6C6;
$base-300: #D19E9F;
$base-400: #BA7879;
$base-500: #9E5758;
$base-600: #7A4849;
$base-700: #583738;
$base-800: #3A2727;
$base-900: #241919;
$base-hover: #AB494B;
$base-subtle: #EAD7D7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C27273",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E2E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E6C6C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D19E9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA7879",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E5758",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A4849",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583738",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C27273

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Pairs with #C27273

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