Rosybrown colour (#BC8F8F)
Rosybrown is medium a red with hex code #BC8F8F, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 188, 143, 143; in HSL 0°, 25%, 65%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Rosybrown colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Rosybrown in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BC8F8F |
| RGB | rgb(188, 143, 143) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.737, 0.561, 0.561 |
| HSL | hsl(0, 25%, 65%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 24%, 24%, 26% |
| CSS | color: rosybrown; |
Shades and tints of Rosybrown
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ecdfdf | #d9bfbf | #c69f9f | #b38080 | #9f6060 | #804d4d | #603939 | #402626 | #201313 |
Colours that go with Rosybrown
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #8fbcbc | |
| Triadic | #8fbc8f | #8f8fbc |
| Analogous | #bca68f | #bc8fa6 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| darkgray | #a9a9a9 | close |
| tan | #d2b48c | close |
| palevioletred | #db7093 | close |
| darksalmon | #e9967a | close |
| darkkhaki | #bdb76b | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Rosybrown against white is 2.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 7.46:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Rosybrown background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Rosybrown?
#BC8F8F.
What is Rosybrown in RGB?
rgb(188, 143, 143).
What colour is complementary to Rosybrown?
#8fbcbc, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.