Rosy Brown
Also known as: Rose Brown, Floral Tapestry, Mutabilis, Victorian Mauve
Rosy Brown sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle red that feels bold and energetic. Try it in sale banners and sportswear. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Rosy Brown
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.81:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.46:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Rosy Brown background: #000000
Palettes featuring Rosy Brown
Rosy Brown with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rosy Brown
Rosy Brown triad
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.
Rosy Brown FAQs
What color is Rosy Brown?
Rosy Brown is a medium red 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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