Old Rose
Also known as: Baker Rose, Chick Flick, Impatient Heart, New Haven Rose
Old Rose is what happens when red turns soft and gentle. The effect is passionate and urgent, made for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.65:1 on black clears AA.
Old Rose color codes
- HEX
- #C08081
- RGB
- rgb(192, 128, 129)
- RGBA
- rgba(192, 128, 129, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(359, 34%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(359, 33%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 33%, 33%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(60.4 25.6 10.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.6% 0.080 18.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: rosybrown#BC8F8F · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 3014 — Antique pink#D47479 · ΔE 5.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Old Rose works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Old Rose
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Old Rose by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.16:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.65:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Old Rose background: #000000
Palettes featuring Old Rose
Old Rose with its complement
Soft neighbors of Old Rose
Old Rose triad
Similar colors
- Nipple#BB7777 · ΔE 2.9
- York Pink#D7837F · ΔE 5.2
- Rosy Brown#BC8F8F · ΔE 5.5
- Whisky#C2877B · ΔE 5.5
- Babe#DC7B7C · ΔE 6.1
- Rosetti#CF929A · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Old Rose is closest to Atlas Cedar.
Old Rose FAQs
What color is Old Rose?
Old Rose is a medium red with the hex code #C08081. In HSL terms it has a hue of 359°, 34% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Old Rose?
The hex code for Old Rose is #C08081. In RGB it's rgb(192, 128, 129), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 33%, 33%, 25%).
What colors go well with Old Rose?
Old Rose pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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