What color is #BC8F8F?

Rosy Brown (#BC8F8F) is a light, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(188, 143, 143), and in HSL hsl(0, 25%, 65%).

Is #BC8F8F accessible as text?

On white, #BC8F8F has a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.46:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC8F8F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC8F8F?

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

What colors go well with #BC8F8F?

#BC8F8F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8FBCBC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC8F8F below.

Is Rosy Brown good for buttons?

Rosy Brown works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC8F8F — white text only reaches 2.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is Rosy Brown the same as CSS rosybrown?

Yes — #BC8F8F is the CSS named color rosybrown.

Rosy Brown (#BC8F8F) Color Palette, HEX, RGB & Design Ideas

Palettes built on Rosy Brown

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC8F8F Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 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 #BC8F8F Surface #F0E8DC 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 #BC8F8F Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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 #BC8F8F Accent #AEC3B2 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 #BC8F8F Secondary #D4C4C3 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 Rosy Brown 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 64/100

High

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

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 48/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 47/100

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.

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People also use Rosy Brown 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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EAEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC9E8F — 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 Rosy Brown at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC8F8F;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 143 143;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.3% 0.055 18.6);
  --color-50: #F9F5F5;
  --color-100: #F0E5E5;
  --color-200: #E0CCCC;
  --color-300: #C8A7A7;
  --color-400: #AE8484;
  --color-500: #906464;
  --color-600: #705151;
  --color-700: #513D3D;
  --color-800: #362A2A;
  --color-900: #221B1B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#F9F5F5',
    100: '#F0E5E5',
    200: '#E0CCCC',
    300: '#C8A7A7',
    400: '#AE8484',
    500: '#906464',
    600: '#705151',
    700: '#513D3D',
    800: '#362A2A',
    900: '#221B1B',
  },
}

$base: #BC8F8F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F5F5;
$base-100: #F0E5E5;
$base-200: #E0CCCC;
$base-300: #C8A7A7;
$base-400: #AE8484;
$base-500: #906464;
$base-600: #705151;
$base-700: #513D3D;
$base-800: #362A2A;
$base-900: #221B1B;
$base-hover: #A36666;
$base-subtle: #E9DFDF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC8F8F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E5E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0CCCC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8A7A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AE8484",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#906464",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#705151",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#513D3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#362A2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221B1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on Rosy Brown

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