Old rose color

A pink with a brown and gray base, like an old faded fabric. It has a romantic, vintage feel. It's used in upholstery, knitwear and retro-style photography.

Old rose · #C08081

About old rose

Old rose (#C08081) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the pinks family. It mixes 192 red, 128 green and 129 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion, vintage.

Old rose shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Old rose color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Seafoam green

AnalogousClose to: Lilac, Khaki

TriadicClose to: Pistachio green, Steel blue

Split complementaryClose to: Seafoam green, Blue gray

TetradicClose to: Pistachio green, Seafoam green, Wisteria

Old rose color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Old rose

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Old rose contrast with text

White textContrast 3.2:1 · AA large text

Black textContrast 6.6:1 · AA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --old-rose: #C08081;
  --old-rose-rgb: 192, 128, 129;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--old-rose); }
.text { color: var(--old-rose); }

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Themed palettes with this color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for old rose?

The hex code for old rose is #C08081. In RGB it is rgb(192, 128, 129), in HSL hsl(359, 34%, 63%) and in CMYK 0, 33, 33, 25.

What is the complementary color of old rose?

Its complement on the color wheel is #80C0BF, close to seafoam green. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on old rose?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 3.2:1, while with black it is 6.6:1.