What is the hex code for Rosy Brown?

The hex code for Rosy Brown is #BC8F8F. In RGB that is rgb(188, 143, 143), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 25%, 65%).

What RGB values make Rosy Brown?

Rosy Brown is 188 red, 143 green, and 143 blue, written as rgb(188, 143, 143).

Rosy Brown scores 2.81:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: rosybrown directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #BC8F8F.

#BC8F8F

Rosy Brown is a red tone at #BC8F8F. It sits at 0 degrees on the color wheel with 25% saturation and 65% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Rosy Brown with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#F2E9E9

Tint 60%

#E4D2D2

Tint 40%

#D7BCBC

Tint 20%

#C9A5A5

Base

#BC8F8F

Shade 20%

#967272

Shade 40%

#715656

Shade 60%

#4B3939

Shade 80%

#261D1D

On white

Sample text

2.81:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

7.46:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Rosy Brown?: The hex code for Rosy Brown is #BC8F8F. In RGB that is rgb(188, 143, 143), and in HSL it is hsl(0, 25%, 65%).
What RGB values make Rosy Brown?: Rosy Brown is 188 red, 143 green, and 143 blue, written as rgb(188, 143, 143).
Is Rosy Brown readable as text on a white background?: Rosy Brown scores 2.81:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Rosy Brown a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: rosybrown directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #BC8F8F.