What color is #C57777?

#C57777 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(197, 119, 119), and in HSL hsl(0, 40%, 62%).

Is #C57777 accessible as text?

On white, #C57777 has a contrast ratio of 3.34:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.28:1 (passes). For text placed on #C57777, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C57777?

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

What colors go well with #C57777?

#C57777 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77C5C5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C57777 below.

Is #C57777 good for buttons?

#C57777 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C57777 — white text only reaches 3.34:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C57777 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C57777 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C57777 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C57777

Not just a swatch — here's how #C57777 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C57777 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C57777 Secondary #B86327 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 #C57777 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 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 #C57777 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 #C57777 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 #C57777 Secondary #D1B3B2 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 #C57777 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 34/100

Low

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

Naturalness 78/100

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 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

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

Surface fit 37/100

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 #C57777 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1E6E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C59177 — 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 #C57777 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C57777;
  --color-base-rgb: 197 119 119;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.3% 0.098 20.1);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F3E2E2;
  --color-200: #E6C6C6;
  --color-300: #D19E9E;
  --color-400: #BA7878;
  --color-500: #9E5757;
  --color-600: #7A4848;
  --color-700: #583737;
  --color-800: #3A2727;
  --color-900: #241919;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-gold: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F3E2E2',
    200: '#E6C6C6',
    300: '#D19E9E',
    400: '#BA7878',
    500: '#9E5757',
    600: '#7A4848',
    700: '#583737',
    800: '#3A2727',
    900: '#241919',
  },
}

$base: #C57777;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F3E2E2;
$base-200: #E6C6C6;
$base-300: #D19E9E;
$base-400: #BA7878;
$base-500: #9E5757;
$base-600: #7A4848;
$base-700: #583737;
$base-800: #3A2727;
$base-900: #241919;
$base-hover: #B14C4C;
$base-subtle: #EBD9D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C57777",
            "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": "#D19E9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BA7878",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9E5757",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7A4848",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#583737",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3A2727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C57777

Color Lab

Pairs with #C57777

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