Rosy Brown
Also known as: Rose Brown , Floral Tapestry , Mutabilis , Victorian Mauve
A gentle pink with a playful and warm character, Rosy Brown works well for children's products and soft backgrounds. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 7.46:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Rosy Brown color codes
- HEX
- #BC8F8F
- RGB
- rgb(188, 143, 143)
- RGBA
- rgba(188, 143, 143, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 25%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 24%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 24%, 24%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(63.8 17.6 7.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.3% 0.055 18.6)
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 0.0
- RAL 4009: Pastel violet #A38995 · ΔE 8.2 · 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 Rosy Brown 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 Rosy Brown
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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 Rosy Brown 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 2.81:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.46:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Rosy Brown background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Rosy Brown
Rosy Brown with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rosy Brown
Rosy Brown triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mutabilis #C29594 · ΔE 1.9
- Nude Lips #B5948D · ΔE 5.0
- Rosetti #CF929A · ΔE 5.2
- Old Rose #C08081 · ΔE 5.5
- Whisky #C2877B · ΔE 6.1
- Muddy Mire #C3988B · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rosy Brown is closest to Atlas Cedar .
FAQ
Rosy Brown FAQs
What color is Rosy Brown?
Rosy Brown is a medium pink with the hex code #BC8F8F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 25% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rosy Brown?
The hex code for Rosy Brown is #BC8F8F. In RGB it's rgb(188, 143, 143), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 24%, 24%, 26%).
What colors go well with Rosy Brown?
Rosy Brown 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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