Rose red color

A strong red with a clear pink-purple tint, like a deep red rose petal. It's romantic without being dark, which makes it a staple for Valentine's Day, bouquets and wedding florals.

Rose red · #C21E56

About rose red

Rose red (#C21E56) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 194 red, 30 green and 86 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in Valentine's Day, florals, weddings.

Rose red shades and tints

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

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Rose red color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Caribbean green

AnalogousClose to: Shocking pink, Rust

TriadicClose to: Kelly green, Sapphire blue

Split complementaryClose to: Kelly green, Verdigris

TetradicClose to: Apple green, Caribbean green, Deep purple

Rose red color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Rose red

Analogous palette · Rose red

Complementary palette · Rose red

Triadic palette · Rose red

With neutrals palette · Rose red

With an accent palette · Rose red

Rose red contrast with text

White textContrast 5.8:1 · AA

Black textContrast 3.6:1 · AA large text

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

CSS code

:root {
  --rose-red: #C21E56;
  --rose-red-rgb: 194, 30, 86;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--rose-red); }
.text { color: var(--rose-red); }

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for rose red?

The hex code for rose red is #C21E56. In RGB it is rgb(194, 30, 86), in HSL hsl(340, 73%, 44%) and in CMYK 0, 85, 56, 24.

What is the complementary color of rose red?

Its complement on the color wheel is #1EC28A, close to caribbean green. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on rose red?

Yes. The contrast with white is 5.8:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).