Old Rose
Also known as: Baker Rose , Chick Flick , Impatient Heart , New Haven Rose
A gentle pink with a playful and warm character, Old Rose works well for soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Old Rose
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.65:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Old Rose background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Old Rose
Old Rose with its complement
Soft neighbors of Old Rose
Old Rose triad
Explore
Similar colors
- 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
- Pulp #E18289 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Old Rose is closest to Atlas Cedar .
FAQ
Old Rose FAQs
What color is Old Rose?
Old Rose is a medium pink 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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