Rose Gold color: hex code #B76E79
Rose Gold has the hex code #B76E79. It is a desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.8% red, 43.1% green and 47.5% blue (183, 110, 121).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 34% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 40% magenta, 34% yellow and 28% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.52:1).
Rose Gold (#B76E79) color codes
| HEX | #B76E79 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(183, 110, 121) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.8%, 43.1%, 47.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 34%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 40%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 40%, 34%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.66, 30.31, 6.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.66, 30.98, 11.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.557, 22.602, 20.944) | |
| Decimal | 12021369 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Rose Gold, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B76E79 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.52:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #B76E79 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.52:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B76E79 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7b7a79Protanopia
no red cones#8d8878Deuteranopia
no green cones#c36772Tritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b76e79; }
.text { color: #b76e79; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b76e79; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(183 110 121 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b76e79, #b7886e); }Similar colors
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See #B76E79 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B76E79?
- #B76E79 is a desaturated red known as Rose Gold. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Rose Gold?
- The RGB value is 183, 110, 121: 183 red, 110 green and 121 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Rose Gold?
- The complementary color is #6EB7AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B76E79?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.52:1 and white text 3.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.