Rose Oud Color Palette
#F5E7E5 · #C58A8A · #77393E · #2A1013
Use #F5E7E5 as the background. Use #C58A8A as the primary accent. Use #77393E as secondary. Use #2A1013 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Rose Oud — royal, moody, vintage, warm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Rose Oud color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 82.2% | 245, 231, 229 | 0%, 6%, 7%, 4% | 7°, 44%, 93% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 31.9% | 197, 138, 138 | 0%, 30%, 30%, 23% | 0°, 34%, 66% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 7.2% | 119, 57, 62 | 0%, 52%, 48%, 53% | 355°, 35%, 35% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.9% | 42, 16, 19 | 0%, 62%, 55%, 84% | 353°, 45%, 11% |
Rose Oud Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Rose Oud palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Rose Oud Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A1013 on #F5E7E5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.76:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F5E7E5 on #2A1013 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.76:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #77393E on #F5E7E5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F5E7E5 on #77393E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #2A1013 on #C58A8A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.24:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C58A8A on #2A1013 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.24:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #77393E on #C58A8A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.02:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C58A8A on #77393E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.02:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C58A8A on #F5E7E5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F5E7E5 on #C58A8A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A1013 on #77393E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #77393E on #2A1013 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.06:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Rose Oud palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Rose Oud
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #C58A8A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #C58A8A — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Rose Oud Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C58A8A for small UI elements on #F5E7E5 — at 2.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #2A1013 — 14.8:1 against #F5E7E5 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #77393E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C58A8A.
How to Implement the Rose Oud Color Scheme
To use this Rose Oud color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F5E7E5 for the main background and #C58A8A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A1013 and #F5E7E5 is 14.76:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Rose Oud Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Rose Oud color palette?
The Rose Oud palette contains #F5E7E5, #C58A8A, #77393E, #2A1013. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Rose Oud color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A1013 on #F5E7E5 reaches 14.8:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Rose Oud palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8BC6C6, #BDA893, #171312 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Rose Oud palette create?
Rose Oud reads as royal, moody, vintage. Gently saturated red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Rose Oud color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Rose Oud palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Rose Oud palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Rose Oud's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.