What color is #C99994?

#C99994 is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(201, 153, 148), and in HSL hsl(6, 33%, 68%).

Is #C99994 accessible as text?

On white, #C99994 has a contrast ratio of 2.48:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.47:1 (passes). For text placed on #C99994, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C99994?

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

What colors go well with #C99994?

#C99994 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #92C3C8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C99994 below.

Is #C99994 good for buttons?

#C99994 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C99994 — white text only reaches 2.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C99994 the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #C99994 is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) is the closest CSS named color.

#C99994 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C99994

Not just a swatch — here's how #C99994 works with other colors. Named schemes with #C99994 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #C99994 Secondary #B76326 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 #C99994 Surface #F0E9DC 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 #C99994 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #C99994 Accent #ADC3B3 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 #C99994 Secondary #E0CECC 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 #C99994 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 66/100

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 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C99994 with

Lilac Tan Ash Gray Gainsboro Espresso

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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F3ECEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C8AA92 — 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 #C99994 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C99994;
  --color-base-rgb: 201 153 148;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.7% 0.058 25.4);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F2E5E3;
  --color-200: #E4CBC9;
  --color-300: #CDA7A2;
  --color-400: #B4837E;
  --color-500: #97635D;
  --color-600: #75504C;
  --color-700: #553D3A;
  --color-800: #382A29;
  --color-900: #231B1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F2E5E3',
    200: '#E4CBC9',
    300: '#CDA7A2',
    400: '#B4837E',
    500: '#97635D',
    600: '#75504C',
    700: '#553D3A',
    800: '#382A29',
    900: '#231B1A',
  },
}

$base: #C99994;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F2E5E3;
$base-200: #E4CBC9;
$base-300: #CDA7A2;
$base-400: #B4837E;
$base-500: #97635D;
$base-600: #75504C;
$base-700: #553D3A;
$base-800: #382A29;
$base-900: #231B1A;
$base-hover: #B16C64;
$base-subtle: #EDE2E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C99994",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F2E5E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E4CBC9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CDA7A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B4837E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#97635D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#75504C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#553D3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#382A29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231B1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C99994

Color Lab

Pairs with #C99994

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