Rose quartz color

Named after the pink mineral, it was Pantone's Color of the Year in 2016. It's a soft, warm pink. It's used in calm interiors, clothing and tech products.

Rose quartz · #F7CAC9

About rose quartz

Rose quartz (#F7CAC9) is a warm, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the pinks family. It mixes 247 red, 202 green and 201 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion, weddings.

Rose quartz shades and tints

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

Rose quartz color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Pastel turquoise

AnalogousClose to: Pastel pink, Champagne

TriadicClose to: Cream, Pastel lilac

Split complementaryClose to: Pastel turquoise, Light blue

TetradicClose to: Cream, Pastel turquoise, Pastel lilac

Rose quartz color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Rose quartz

Analogous palette · Rose quartz

Complementary palette · Rose quartz

Triadic palette · Rose quartz

With neutrals palette · Rose quartz

With an accent palette · Rose quartz

Rose quartz contrast with text

White textContrast 1.5:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 14.2:1 · AAA

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

CSS code

:root {
  --rose-quartz: #F7CAC9;
  --rose-quartz-rgb: 247, 202, 201;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--rose-quartz); }
.text { color: var(--rose-quartz); }

Colors similar to rose quartz

Baby pink Pastel pink Dusty pink Pink Dusty rose Apricot Bone Pearl gray Light gray Antique white

Themed palettes with this color

More pinks

Pink Dusty pink Old rose Fuchsia Magenta Hot pink Mexican pink Pastel pink Baby pink Deep pink Raspberry Rose gold Blush pink Flamingo pink Neon pink Dusty rose

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for rose quartz?

The hex code for rose quartz is #F7CAC9. In RGB it is rgb(247, 202, 201), in HSL hsl(1, 74%, 88%) and in CMYK 0, 18, 19, 3.

What is the complementary color of rose quartz?

Its complement on the color wheel is #C9F6F7, close to pastel turquoise. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on rose quartz?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.5:1, while with black it is 14.2:1.